Chris Girdler (born November 1, 1979, in

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) is an American politician and a Republican member of the

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who represented District 15 from January 2013, to January 2017.

Education

Girdler earned his BBA from

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Elections

*2012 When District 15 Senator Vernie McGaha retired and left the seat open, Girdler won the six-way May 22, 2012 Republican Primary with 5,775 votes (49.6%) and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 36,946 votes.

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External links

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1979 births Living people Eastern Kentucky University alumni Republican Party Kentucky state senators People from Somerset, Kentucky 21st-century members of the Kentucky General Assembly {{Kentucky-politician-stub