| Rob Wiederstein | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
| In office January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Robby Mills |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Dixon |
| Judge, Kentucky District Court 51 | |
| In office 1999–2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1968-04-04) April 4, 1968 (age 56) Louisville, Kentucky |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cathy |
| Residence | Henderson, Kentucky |
| Alma mater | Hanover College (BA) Indiana University (JD) |
Rob Wiederstein (born April 3, 1968) is an American politician. He represented District 11 as a Democrat in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021.
Early life
Wiederstein was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He earned a BA in economics from Hanover College in 1990 and a JD from Indiana University in 1993.
Political career
Wiederstein was a judge for the 51st District Court in Kentucky from 1999 to 2016.
Wiederstein was elected to represent District 11 in the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2018 following the retirement of Robby Mills to run for the Kentucky Senate. He lost reelection in 2020 to Republican Jonathan Dixon.
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rob Wiederstein | 7,994 | 53.8% | |
| Republican | James Buckmaster | 6,870 | 46.2% | |
References
- ^ "Robert Wiederstein". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ^ "Robert Wiederstein's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
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