On The Ballot: Running, Republican for State House (KY) - District 92
702 Capitol Avenue
Annex Room 307A
Frankfort, KY 40601
Full Name:
John C. Blanton
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Benita; 2 Children: Hali, Sydney
Home City:
Salyersville, KY
Religion:
Baptist
Bachelor's, University Studies/Criminology, Morehead State University
Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 92, 2016-present
Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 92, 2022
Co-Chair, Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Finance, Personnel & Public Retirement
Ranking Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation
Member, Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue
Member, Joint Committee on Judiciary
Member, Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Member, Joint Committee on State Government
Member, Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection
Member, Judiciary Committee
Member, Natural Resources and Energy Committee
Chair, Transportation Committee
Member, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
Former Member, Appropriations and Revenue Committee, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member, Capittal Planning Adcisory Board, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member, Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member, Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member, Joint Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Major/Chaplain, Kentucky State Police
Member, Kentucky Beef Council Committee, present
Member, Magoffin County Agriculture Development Board, present
Member, Magoffin County Extension Board, present
Pastor, Paint Union Association of United Baptist Churches, present
Pastor, Rockhouse United Baptist Church, present
Pastor, State Road Fork United Baptist Church, present
Member, Magoffin County Cattle Association
Awards:
Kentucky State Police Commissioner's Commendation Award (4)
FBI Recognition Award for Investigations, 2003
United States Department of Justice Public Service Award, 2000
Certificate of Appreciation, 2003
Spouse's Occupation:
Elementary School Guidance Counselor