Daniel A. Fister is an American politician and Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 56th House district since January 2021. His district is composed of Woodford County as well as parts of Franklin and Jessamine counties.[1]

Daniel Fister
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 56th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byJoe Graviss
Personal details
BornLexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseVickie Kain Fister
Children2
ResidenceVersailles, Kentucky
EducationEastern Kentucky University (BA)
CommitteesAgriculture (Vice Chair)
Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations
Small Business & Information Technology
Tourism & Outdoor Recreation

Background

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Fister was born the eldest of six children and was raised on his family's farm in northern Fayette County.[2] He graduated from Lexington Catholic High School before attending the University of Kentucky to study agricultural production. He went on to study police administration and accounting at Eastern Kentucky University before earning a Bachelor of Arts in the latter.[1][2]

During high school, Fister was a tenant tobacco farmer for his father. Following his graduation from Eastern, he opened his own small construction contracting company which he owned and operated for 34 years. Fister also served as a deputy jailer and deputy clerk for Fayette County. Today, Fister is employed as a property manager and farmer.[2]

Political career

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Leadership

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Fister currently is a member of the Central Kentucky Right to Life board of directors. He also served as chairman of the Woodford County Republican Party from 2016 to 2022.[2]

Elections

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  2. ^ a b c d "Biography". Dan Fister, KY State Representative, 56th District. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  3. ^ "Welcome to the State Board of Elections - State Board of Elections". elect.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Daniel Fister". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  5. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2016 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 42. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  6. ^ Cross, Al (2018-11-25). "Midway Messenger: Woodford County Judge-Executive John 'Bear' Coyle found dead on his farm, after apparent heart attack". Midway Messenger. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  7. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2018 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 41. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  8. ^ Brammer, Jack (July 2, 2020). "Democrats flip a state Senate seat for first time since 2010 & more election results". Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  9. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3, 2020 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 51. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  10. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2022 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 54. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
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