Robert Damron (politician)
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Robert Damron | |
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House Democratic Caucus Chair | |
In office 2009 – January 8, 2013 | |
Succeeded by | Sannie Overly |
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
In office January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2015 | |
Preceded by | William Strong (redistricting) |
Succeeded by | Russ Meyer |
Personal details | |
Born | June 20, 1954 |
Political party | Republican (since 2015) Democratic (until 2015) |
Residence | Nicholasville, Kentucky |
Alma mater | University of Kentucky |
Occupation | Investment banker |
Robert Damron (born June 20, 1954) is an American investment banker and politician from the state of Kentucky. Affiliated with the Democratic Party, Damron was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1993 until 2015, representing the 39th district. He served as the Democratic caucus chair for 4 years.
He announced that he would not seek re-election to the state House in 2014, and would instead run for Judge/Executive of Jessamine County, as incumbent William Neal Cassity was not running for reelection.[1] He then lost the election to Republican David West. Shortly afterwards, he switched parties and became a Republican, stating that the national Democratic Party did not represent his values.[2]