Chris Freeland | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Will Coursey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 7, 1969 Benton, Kentucky, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Benton, Kentucky, US |
| Education | Murray State University |
Chris Freeland (born January 7, 1969) is an American politician serving as a member in the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 6th district since January 1, 2019. His district comprises Lyon, Marshall, and McCracken counties.[1] He was first elected in 2018 when incumbent Will Coursey retired to run for Judge/Executive of Marshall County.
Early life and education
Freeland was born in Benton, Kentucky on January 7, 1969. He studied at Murray State University where he earned a Master of Arts in communications, and a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and History.[2][3]
Career
Freeland is a member of the Lions Club, the Kentucky Broadcasters Association, the National Rifle Association of America, and the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce.[1] In 2018, he ran for representative from the 6th district against Linda Story Edwards. Freeland defeated Edwards by 29 points,[4] and assumed office on January 1, 2019. He ran for re-election in 2020 against Al Cunningham. Freeland defeated Cunningham by 43.8 points.[5] In 2022, he ran for re-election unopposed.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Freeland | 14,928 | 100.0% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Freeland | 16,562 | 71.9% | |
| Democratic | Al Cunningham | 6,487 | 28.1% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Freeland | 12,236 | 64.5% | |
| Democratic | Linda Story Edwards | 6,727 | 35.5% | |
References
- 1 2 "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- ↑ "Legislator Information". services.statescape.com. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- 1 2 3 "Chris Freeland". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- 1 2 "Kentucky State House - District 6 Election Results | USA TODAY". www.usatoday.com. Archived from the original on 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- 1 2 "Kentucky State House - District 6 Election Results | Journal Sentinel". www.jsonline.com. Archived from the original on 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-05-30.