Robert D. "Rob" Wilkey (born December 12, 1956) was a Democratic member of the

Kentucky House of Representatives The Kentucky House of Representatives is the lower house of the Kentucky General Assembly. It is composed of 100 Representatives elected from single-member districts throughout the Commonwealth. Not more than two counties can be joined to form ...

, representing the 22nd District since 1996. He served as

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Birth

Robert Wilkey was born on December 12, 1956.

Religion

Robert Wilkey is

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Family

Robert Wilkey is married to Terry, and together they have two children named Grace and Seth.

Education

Wilkey received his education from the following institutions: *JD,

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*BA,

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Political Experience

Wilkey has had the following political experience: *Majority Whip, Kentucky House of Representatives, 2007-2008 *Representative, Kentucky House of Representatives, 1996-2008

Organizations

Wikey has been a member of the following organizations: *Board Member, Chamber of Commerce *Chair, Ducks Unlimited *Former President, Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce *Member, Kentucky Bar Association *Former President,

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*Elder, Bowling Green Presbyterian Church

External links

Kentucky Legislature - Representative Rob Wilkey
official government site
Project Vote Smart - Representative Robert D. 'Rob' Wilkey (KY)
profile *''Follow the Money'' - Rob Wilkey
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campaign contributions
KentuckyVotes.org - Rep. Rob Wilkey
bills introduced and voting record

References

Members of the Kentucky House of Representatives 1956 births Living people {{Kentucky-politician-stub