Ryan Bivens | |
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| Member of the KentuckyHouseofRepresentatives from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Courtney Gilbert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29,1979 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Hodgenville |
Ryan D. Bivens (born January 29,1979) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 2025. He represents the 24th district,which includes Green,Hart,and LaRue Counties.
Bivens was elected in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election. He received 81.6 percent of the vote,defeating Democratic candidate Johnny Pennington. He defeated Asa L. T. Waggoner in the May primary election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Bivens | 2,636 | 75.0 | |
| Republican | Asa L. T. Waggoner | 878 | 25.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,514 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Bivens | 17,097 | 81.6 | |
| Democratic | Johnny Pennington | 3,860 | 18.4 | |
| Total votes | 20,957 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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