John Arnold (Kentucky politician) explained

John Arnold
State House:Kentucky
District:7th
Term Start:January 1, 1995
Term End:September 13, 2013
Predecessor:Sam McElroy
Successor:Suzanne Miles
Party:Democratic

John Arnold is an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1995 to 2013. Arnold was first elected in 1994 after incumbent representative Sam McElroy retired. Prior to his election he was a chiropractor, mayor of Sturgis, and member of the Sturgis city council.[1] He resigned from the house in September 2013 amid allegations that he had sexually harassed legislative staffers.[2] He was replaced in the house by Republican Suzanne Miles.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: January 13, 1994 . Legislative hopefuls still filing . . 1C.
  2. News: September 13, 2013 . State lawmaker accused of sexual harassment resigns . The Richmond Register, ran in The Lexington Herald-Leader.
  3. News: Arnold . Jonathan . December 10, 2013 . Republican Suzanne Miles to Replace Democrat John Arnold in Kentucky House . . January 12, 2024.