Josh Branscum | |
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Member of the KentuckyHouseofRepresentatives from the 83rd district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Jeff Hoover |
Personal details | |
Born | Russell Springs,Kentucky,U.S. | June 13,1982
Political party | Republican |
Education | Georgetown College (BA) Eastern Kentucky University (BS) |
Committees | Economic Development &Workforce Investment (Chair) Elections,Const. Amendments &Intergovernmental Affairs Transportation |
Josh Branscum (born June 13,1982) is an American politician and Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 83rd House district. His district includes Clinton and Russell counties as well as part of Pulaski County. [1]
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]
Following graduation Branscum was employed by Branscum Construction,a company founded by his father and grandfather. He has since worked his way up the company,eventually serving as Executive Vice President before succeeding his father as president. [3]
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