Robert Duvall (politician)

Dr. Robert Duvall is an American politician who has served as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 2023. He represents Kentucky's 17th House district. He also works part-time at Western Kentucky University.[1]

Robert Duvall
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 17th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Preceded bySteve Sheldon
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAmy Duvall
ChildrenAlex, Will, and Grayson
ResidenceBowling Green, Kentucky
Educationdoctorate in optometry
Alma materUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
ProfessionOptometrist

Electoral history edit

He was elected on November 8, 2022, in the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election unopposed. He assumed office in January 2023.[2]

Political positions edit

Duvall is anti-abortion. He opposes vaccine mandates. He opposes Sanctuary immigration policy.[3]

Biography edit

Duvall earned a doctorate in optometry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1995. He is a Baptist.[4] His father served in World War II.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ "P&A Faculty". Western Kentucky University. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "Robert Duvall (Kentucky)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  3. ^ "Issues". Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  4. ^ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  5. ^ "About Robert".
Kentucky House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
2023–present
Succeeded by
incumbent