About John Short
Born 1964. John Short is an American politician.
John W. Short (born August 24, 1964) is an American politician and former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives who represented district 92 from 2011 to 2017. He was defeated for reelection in 2016 by Republican John Blanton.
Elections 2012 Short was challenged in the May 22, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 3,934 votes (75.9%) and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 9,807 votes. 2010 Short challenged District 92 incumbent Representative Ancel Smith in the May 18, 2010, Democratic Primary, winning with 6,474 votes (52.3%) and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 10,149 votes (72.7%) against Republican nominee Ruby Couch.
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Who is John Short?
American politician
When was John Short born?
John Short was born on 24 August 1964.
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John Short is a politician.
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· DBpedia: John Short (Kentucky politician)
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