Robert Duvall (politician) explained

Robert Duvall
Term Start:January 1, 2023
Predecessor:Steve Sheldon
State House:Kentucky
District:17th
Education:Western Kentucky University
University of Alabama at Birmingham (OD)
Residence:Bowling Green, Kentucky
Profession:Optometrist
Party:Republican
Spouse:Amy Duvall
Children:Alex, Will, and Grayson
Committees:Workforce Attraction and Development Task Force (Co-Chair)Banking and Insurance Economic Development and Workforce Investment Health Services

Dr. Robert Duvall is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 2023. He represents Kentucky's 17th House district which comprises part of Warren County. He also works part-time at Western Kentucky University.[1]

Background

Duvall grew up in Warren County, Kentucky, where his father worked as a truck driver and small business owner. Duvall earned a Bachelor of Science in pre-optometry from Western Kentucky University, and then earned his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1995. He is a Baptist, and serves as an elder of Living Hope Baptist Church.[2]

Political Career

Positions

Duvall is pro-life, and opposes vaccine mandates as well as sanctuary city immigration policies.[3]

Elections

2022 Duvall announced his candidacy for Kentucky's 17th House District on the same day that incumbent Steve Sheldon announced that he would not be seeking reelection.[4] Duvall was unopposed in both the 2022 Republican primary, and the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election. He assumed office in January 2023.[5]

2024 Duvall was unopposed in the 2024 Republican primary, and will be unopposed in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election on November 5.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: P&A Faculty . November 21, 2023 . .
  2. Web site: Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission . 2023-11-21 . legislature.ky.gov.
  3. Web site: Issues . November 21, 2023.
  4. Web site: dsergent@bgdailynews.com . DON SERGENT . 2021-10-04 . Duvall announces plan to run for 17th District seat . 2024-06-12 . Bowling Green Daily News . en.
  5. Web site: Robert Duvall (Kentucky) . November 21, 2023 . Ballotpedia.