Allison Ball (born August 27, 1981) is an American attorney and politician who serves as the

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. She is a member of the

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Early years and career

Ball is a ninth-generation Eastern Kentuckian. Her family has resided in Eastern Kentucky since the 1790s. She is the daughter of Ron and Amy Ball and has a younger brother, Jonathan. Ball earned a

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from the

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. She worked for the personal injury law firm Vanover, Hall & Bartley. She served for four years as an Assistant Floyd County Attorney prosecuting child abuse and juvenile delinquency cases. Ball was elected state treasurer in the 2015 elections, defeating

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. She was reelected in 2019.

Personal life

Ball lives in

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. She is married to Asa James Swan. On July 3, 2018, Ball gave birth to a son, Levi Adrian Swan, making history by becoming the first statewide officer to give birth while in office.

Electoral history

References

External links

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