Jason Howell Explained

Jason Howell
State Senate:Kentucky
District:1st
Term Start:January 1, 2021
Predecessor:Stanley H. Humphries
Birth Date:19 December 1970
Party:Republican
Spouse:Renee
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Jason G. Howell (born December 19, 1970) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Kentucky Senate representing District 1.

Biography

Howell was born in Fulton, Kentucky. He earned his JD from the University of Kentucky College of Law, and his BA from The University of the South. He is married to Renee and they have three children. Howell worked as an attorney before entering politics.[1]

In December 2019, Howell announced that he would be a candidate for the Kentucky State Senate in Kentucky's 1st State Senate district in 2020. Incumbent State Senator Stanley H. Humphries had announced that he would not be seeking re-election.[2] The Republican primary for the seat was cancelled due to Howell being the only candidate.[3]

He was elected unopposed in the November 3, 2020 general election.[4] He was sworn into office on January 1, 2021.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jason Howell's Biography. August 8, 2021. Vote Smart: The Voter's Self Defense System.
  2. News: Wright. Jon. December 27, 2019. Murray's Howell will seek Senate seat. Murray Ledger. Murray. August 8, 2021.
  3. News: January 11, 2020. There will be no Murray council primary; Howell only Senate candidate. Murray Ledger. Murray. August 8, 2021.
  4. News: Wright. John. November 4, 2020. Howell is now senator-elect for Ky. 1st House Dist.. Murray Ledger. August 8, 2021.