Josh Branscum (born June 13, 1982)[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 83rd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 1, 2021.

Josh Branscum
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 83rd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byJeff Hoover
Personal details
Born (1982-06-13) June 13, 1982 (age 41)
Russell Springs, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationGeorgetown College (BA)
Eastern Kentucky University (BS)

Early life and education edit

Branscum was born and raised in Russell Springs, Kentucky. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in organizational communication from Georgetown College and a Bachelor of Science in construction management from Eastern Kentucky University.[2]

Career edit

Branscum is the president of Branscum Construction. He was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 1, 2021. In February 2021, Branscum became the lead sponsor of an election security bill.[3]

Committee Assignments[4] edit

  • Transportation
  • Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs
  • Appropriations & Revenue
  • Economic Development & Workforce Investment

References edit

  1. ^ "Representative Josh Branscum (R)". legislature.ky.gov.
  2. ^ "Joshua Branscum". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  3. ^ "Ky. Election Bill Aims To Balance Voting Access And Security". WKMS. 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  4. ^ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-22.