James Comer
James Richardson Comer Jr. is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 1st congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in Congress since 2016, during the 114th United States Congress. He previously served in the Kentucky House of Representatives and also served as the agriculture commissioner of Kentucky.
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Background
Born
1972-08-19, Carthage
Education
Western Kentucky University, secondary school
Prior Occupations
politician, farmer, businessperson
Positions Held
chairperson, delegate, member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, commissioner, United States representative
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Republican
State
Kentucky
Status
Current member
In office since
2016
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