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Jim Glenn

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Jim Glenn
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 13th district
In office
January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2021
Preceded byDJ Johnson
Succeeded byDJ Johnson
In office
January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2017
Preceded byJoseph R. Bowen
Succeeded byDJ Johnson
Personal details
Born (1948-02-17) February 17, 1948 (age 76)
Birmingham, Alabama
Political partyDemocratic Party
SpouseCornelia
ResidenceOwensboro, Kentucky
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin, University of Kentucky
Professioneducator

James Glenn Jr. (born February 17, 1948)[1] is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives.

Personal life

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Jim Glenn was married to his wife Cornelia for 38 years, who died in June 2010. He currently resides in Owensboro and has two children: Kim and James III.[1] Glenn is a devout Christian.[1] Glenn obtained his BS from the University of Wisconsin-Superior in 1971, his MBA from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh in 1974, and his EdD from the University of Kentucky in 2001.[1]

Career

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Glenn is representing District 13 of Kentucky House since 2019. Glenn was also a candidate for Kentucky state Treasurer in the 2015 Democratic primary.

In 2018, Glenn made history by winning the Kentucky House race by just one vote.[2]

Glenn lost reelection in 2016 and 2020 to Republican DJ Johnson.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Representative James Glenn Jr. Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  2. ^ ""A win's a win": Just one vote decides Kentucky House race". cbsnews.com. 16 November 2018. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
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