James Allen Tipton is an American politician and Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 53rd House district since January 2015. His district consists of Anderson and Spencer counties. He currently serves as chair of the House Standing Committee on Education.[1]

James Tipton
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 53rd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2015
Preceded byBart Rowland (redistricting)
Personal details
BornLittle Mount, Spencer County, Kentucky
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceTaylorsville, Kentucky
Alma materUniversity of Kentucky (BS, MS)
ProfessionRealtor
CommitteesEducation (Chair)
Agriculture
State Government

Background

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Tipton is a native of Spencer County, Kentucky, and graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1977. He would go on to attend the University of Kentucky, earning a Bachelor of Science in agriculture in 1981 and a Master of Science in vocational education in 1985.[1]

Outside of politics, Tipton has been employed as a realtor for 25 years and is currently the principal broker for Premier Realtor LLC. He is a member of the Kentucky Association of Realtors, Kentucky Cattleman's Association, Spencer County Farm Bureau, Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, Spencer County Chamber of Commerce, and the Louisville Area Agricultural Club.[1][2]

Political career

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Elections

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "James A. Tipton". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  3. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 4, 2014 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 40. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  4. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2016 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 41. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  5. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2018 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 40. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  6. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3, 2020 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 50. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  7. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2022 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 52. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
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