Aaron Reed
Aaron Reed | |
|---|---|
 Reed at Young Americans for Liberty's Hazlitt Summit, 2024 | |
| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Adrienne Southworth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Aaron Charles Reed July 20, 1977 Shelby County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Morehead State University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
Aaron Charles Reed (born July 20, 1977)[1] is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 7th district of the Kentucky Senate. His district represents Anderson, Shelby, Spencer counties, and part of Jefferson.
Life and career
[edit]Reed is a former United States Navy SEAL.[2]
In May 2024, Reed defeated retired Seal Team Six Captain Ed Gallrein and state Senator Adrienne Southworth in the Republican primary election for the 7th district of the Kentucky Senate.[3] He defeated Gallrein by 118 votes (39.3% to 38.3%).[4][5] Gallrein requested a recanvass, which reaffirmed Reed's victory.[6] In November 2024, he defeated Rhonda Davis in the general election, winning 68 percent of the votes.[7] He succeeded Southworth. He assumed office on January 1, 2025.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/516747/Aaron_Charles_Reed.html
- ↑ Kast, Monica; Horn, Austin (May 21, 2024). "GOP incumbent Sen. Adrienne Southworth loses District 7 seat in 2024 primary election". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ↑ "2024 Kentucky Republican Primary Elections Results - State Senate District 7". USA Today. May 21, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ↑ "Ed Gallrein," Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Horn, Austin (May 24, 2024). "Checking the math: Elections officials to closely review ballot totals in two races". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
- ↑ Horn, Austin (May 30, 2024). "Narrow KY statehouse wins stand with 'no changes' to primary races recanvassed". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
- ↑ "2024 Kentucky General Elections Results - State Senate District 7". USA Today. November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ↑ "Aaron Reed". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
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