John Yarmuth
American politician
John Allan Yarmuth (born November 4, 1947) is an American politician. He was the U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 3rd congressional district from 2007 to 2023. He was the only Democratic member of Kentucky's congressional delegation.
John Yarmuth | |
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| Chair of the House Budget Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Womack |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Anne Northup |
| Succeeded by | Morgan McGarvey |
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| Born | John Allan Yarmuth November 4, 1947 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
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| Spouse(s) | Catherine Yarmuth |
| Children | 1 son |
| Education | Yale University (BA) Georgetown University |
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In August 2019, Yarmuth endorsed Bernie Sanders's 2020 presidential campaign.[1]
On October 12, 2021, Yarmuth announced that he would not seek re-election in 2022.[2]
References
change- ↑ Congressman John Yarmuth speaks during Bernie Sanders rally
- ↑ "House Budget Chair John Yarmuth announces retirement". POLITICO. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
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