Rob Wiederstein
Rob Wiederstein (born April 3, 1968) is an American politician. He is a Democrat representing District 11 in the Kentucky House of Representatives.
Rob Wiederstein | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019[1] | |
| Preceded by | Robby Mills |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Dixon (elect) |
| Judge, Kentucky District Court 51[1] | |
| In office 1999–2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 4, 1968[1] Louisville, Kentucky[2] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Cathy[2] |
| Residence | Henderson, Kentucky[2] |
| Alma mater | Hanover College (BA) Indiana University (JD)[2] |
Early life
Wiederstein was born in Louisville, Kentucky.[2] He earned a BA in Economics from Hanover College in 1990 and a JD from Indiana University in 1993.[1]
Political career
Wiederstein was a judge for the 51st District Court in Kentucky from 1999 to 2016.[1]
In 2018, Wiederstein was elected to represent District 11 in the Kentucky House of Representatives. He is running for re-election in 2020.[1]
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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