Jim Gooch
RState House D-12 · Kentucky · Serving since 2015
Overview of the Representative's office, activities, and communications.
About
Jim Gooch, a Republican, has represented District 12 in the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 1995, covering Crittenden, McLean, Union, and Webster counties. Born April 13, 1951, he originally served as a Democrat before switching to the Republican Party in December 2015. He has chaired the House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Energy for more than 20 years and, since Ruth Ann Palumbo's retirement in 2024, has been the longest-serving member of the House.
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Years in office
11
Elections won
16
Bills sponsored or cosponsored
105
Committees
8
Committee Assignments
8 committees · 2 leadership roles
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