Jacob Justice
Jacob Justice | |
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 94th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Angie Hatton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 6, 1988 Pikeville, Kentucky |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Elkhorn City, Kentucky |
| Occupation | Dentist |
| Committees | Banking & Insurance Health Services Local Government |
Jacob D. Justice (born September 6, 1988)[1] is an American politician currently serving as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 94th House district. His district includes Letcher County as well as parts of Harlan and Pike counties.[1]
He did not seek reelection in 2024.[2]
Background
[edit]Justice was born on September 6, 1988, in Pikeville, Kentucky. After graduating from East Ridge High School, he earned an associate degree from the Kentucky Community and Technical College System in 2009 and a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Pikeville in 2013.[3] In 2017, Justice earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Louisville. After graduation, Justice joined his father's dental practice in Elkhorn City.
Outside of politics, Justice serves as a member of the Pike County Health Department's Board of Directors and is an active Shriner.[3]
Political career
[edit]- 2020 Justice won a seat on the Elkhorn City Council with 326 votes (14.8%).[4]
- 2022 Justice won the 2022 Republican primary with 1,677 votes (51.5%)[5] and won the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 7,331 votes (56.7%) against Kentucky's 94th House district Democratic incumbent and House Minority Whip Angie Hatton.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ "2024 Elections Have Been Set". Kentucky League of Cities: City Limit. 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ a b "Jacob Justice". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3, 2020 Official General Election Results: Summary of Pike County". Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May17, 2022 Official Primary Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 38. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Childress, Rick. "Can Eastern Kentucky's last two House Democrats hold on to their seats?". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2022 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 72. Retrieved August 28, 2024.