Aaron Reed

Aaron Reed
Reed at Young Americans for Liberty's Hazlitt Summit, 2024
Member of the Kentucky Senate
from the 7th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2025
Preceded byAdrienne Southworth
Personal details
BornAaron Charles Reed
(1977-07-20) July 20, 1977 (age 49)
Shelby County, Kentucky, U.S.
PartyRepublican
EducationMorehead State University (BA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy

Aaron Charles Reed (born July 20, 1977) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 7th district of the Kentucky Senate. His district represents Anderson, Shelby, Spencer counties, and part of Jefferson.

Life and career

Reed is a former United States Navy SEAL.

In May 2024, Reed defeated retired Seal Team Six Captain Ed Gallrein and state Senator Adrienne Southworth in the Republican primary election for the 7th district of the Kentucky Senate. He defeated Gallrein by 118 votes (39.3% to 38.3%). Gallrein requested a recanvass, which reaffirmed Reed's victory. In November 2024, he defeated Rhonda Davis in the general election, winning 68 percent of the votes. He succeeded Southworth. He assumed office on January 1, 2025.

References

  1. ↑ https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/516747/Aaron_Charles_Reed.html
  2. ↑ Kast, Monica; Horn, Austin (May 21, 2024). "GOP incumbent Sen. Adrienne Southworth loses District 7 seat in 2024 primary election". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  3. ↑ "2024 Kentucky Republican Primary Elections Results - State Senate District 7". USA Today. May 21, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Ed Gallrein," Ballotpedia.
  5. ↑ Horn, Austin (May 24, 2024). "Checking the math: Elections officials to closely review ballot totals in two races". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  6. ↑ Horn, Austin (May 30, 2024). "Narrow KY statehouse wins stand with 'no changes' to primary races recanvassed". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  7. ↑ "2024 Kentucky General Elections Results - State Senate District 7". USA Today. November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Aaron Reed". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 28, 2024.