Robert Benvenuti
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Robert Benvenuti | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Kentucky Republican Party | |
| Assumed office December 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mac Brown |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 88th district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Farmer |
| Succeeded by | Cherlynn Stevenson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1966 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Kentucky (BS, MPA, JD) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Robert J. Benvenuti III (born August 31, 1966) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives representing District 88[1] from 2013 to 2019.[2] He did not seek reelection in 2018.
Education
[edit]Benvenuti earned a BA in communication, a BS in science communication and an MPA from the University of Kentucky, and a JD from the University of Kentucky College of Law.
Elections
[edit]When District 88 Representative Bill Farmer retired and left the seat open, Benvenuti was unopposed for the May 22, 2012 Republican primary[3] and won the November 6, 2012 general election with 12,959 votes (54.0%) against Democratic nominee Reginald Thomas.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Robert Benvenuti III's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
- ^ "Representative Robert Benvenuti III (R)". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky House of Representatives. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 22, 2012 Official 2012 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 31. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2012 Official 2012 General Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 52. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
External links
[edit]- Official page at the Kentucky General Assembly
- Campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Robert J. Benvenuti III at Ballotpedia
- Robert J. Benvenuti III at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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