Matt Lockett (born June 8, 1974) is an American politician and Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 39th House district since January 2021. His district comprises parts of Fayette and Jessamine counties.[1]

Matt Lockett
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 39th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byRuss Meyer
Personal details
Born
Matt Lockett

(1974-06-08) June 8, 1974 (age 50)
Paducah, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceNicholasville, Kentucky
Education
CommitteesBanking and Insurance (Vice Chair)
Economic Development & Workforce Investment
Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs
Local Government

Background

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Lockett earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Murray State University, and later earned a Master of Arts from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

He is currently employed as a financial adviser at Family Wealth Group. Previously, he served as director of the Kentucky Department of Insurance's Health and Life division as well as the Property and Casualty division. and worked as a financial services professional.[2]

Lockett is also a former chair of the Jessamine County Republican Party as well as a volunteer for the Alzheimer's Association and member of the Jessamine County Chamber of Commerce.[3]

Political career

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Elections

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References

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  1. ^ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  2. ^ "About Matt".
  3. ^ Journal, The Jessamine (2020-01-16). "Lockett announces candidacy for state rep". Jessamine Journal. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  4. ^ a b c d "Matt Lockett". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  5. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2012 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 37. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  6. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3, 2020 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  7. ^ Patrick, Randy (2020-07-10). "Lockett, Dupont to vie for state rep.; Nich. commission field narrowed to 8". Jessamine Journal. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  8. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2022 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 46. Retrieved July 11, 2024.