Aaron Reed

Aaron Charles Reed (born July 20, 1977)^[1] 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.

Aaron Reed
Reed at the 2024 Hazlitt Summit hosted by Young Americans for Liberty Foundation
Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 7th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2025
Preceded by	Adrienne Southworth
Personal details
Born	Aaron Charles Reed (1977-07-20) July 20, 1977 (age 48) Shelby County, Kentucky, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Education	Morehead State University (BA)

Life and career

Reed is a former United States Navy SEAL.^[2]

In May 2024, Reed defeated Ed Gallrein and Adrienne Southworth in the Republican primary election for the 7th district of the Kentucky Senate.^[3] In November 2024, he defeated Rhonda Davis in the general election, winning 68 percent of the votes.^[4] He succeeded Southworth. He assumed office on January 1, 2025.^[5]