Jason Glenn Howell (born December 19, 1970) is an American politician and a Republican member of the

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representing District 1.

Biography

Howell was born in Fulton, Kentucky. He earned his JD from the

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, and his BA from

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. He is married to Renee and they have three children. Howell worked as an attorney before entering politics. In December 2019, Howell announced that he would be a candidate for the

in Kentucky's 1st Senate district in 2020. Incumbent Senator Stanley H. Humphries had announced that he would not be seeking re-election. The Republican primary for the seat was cancelled due to Howell being the only candidate. He was elected unopposed in the November 3, 2020 general election. He was sworn into office on January 1, 2021.

Electoral history

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Howell, Jason Living people Place of birth missing (living people) Republican Party Kentucky state senators 21st-century members of the Kentucky General Assembly University of Kentucky College of Law alumni Sewanee: The University of the South alumni 1970 births