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
Chair of the House Budget Committee
In office
January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2023
Preceded bySteve Womack
Succeeded byTBD
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 3rd district
In office
January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2023
Preceded byAnne Northup
Succeeded byMorgan McGarvey
Personal details
Born
John Allan Yarmuth

(1947-11-04) November 4, 1947 (age 76)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Political party
Spouse(s)Catherine Yarmuth
Children1 son
EducationYale 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

  1. Congressman John Yarmuth speaks during Bernie Sanders rally
  2. "House Budget Chair John Yarmuth announces retirement". POLITICO. Retrieved 2021-12-08.