John Yarmuth
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John Allan Yarmuth (/ˈjɑːrmɪθ/ YAR-mith; born November 4, 1947) is a retired American politician and newspaper editor who served as the U.S. representative for Kentucky's 3rd congressional district from 2007 to 2023. His district encompassed the vast majority of the Louisville Metro Area. From 2013 onward, he had been the sole Democratic member of Kentucky's congressional delegation. Yarmuth chaired the House Budget Committee from 2019 to 2023.[1] On October 12, 2021, he announced that he would not seek reelection in 2022.[2]
Quick Facts Chair of the House Budget Committee, Preceded by ...
John Yarmuth | |
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Chair of the House Budget Committee | |
In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Steve Womack |
Succeeded by | Jodey Arrington |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd district | |
In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Anne Northup |
Succeeded by | Morgan McGarvey |
Personal details | |
Born | John Allan Yarmuth (1947-11-04) November 4, 1947 (age 76) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic (since 1985) |
Other political affiliations | Republican (until 1985) |
Spouse |
Catherine Creedon (m. 1981) |
Children | 1 |
Education | Yale University (BA) |
Signature | |
John Yarmuth speaks in support of the American Rescue Plan Recorded February 26, 2021 | |
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