Christian 'Chris' McDaniel (born July 19, 1977, in

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) is an American politician and a

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member of the Kentucky Senate representing District 23 since January 8, 2013. He was the running mate of Republican gubernatorial candidate James Comer in the 2015 gubernatorial election.

Education

McDaniel earned his BS from

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, and his

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from

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. McDaniel graduated from

Covington Latin School Covington Latin School is a co-educational Catholic college-preparatory high school in Covington, Kentucky, USA, offering a classical education. Since its inception in 1923, the school has operated under the Diocese of Covington; it is located nex ...

Elections

*2020 McDaniel was unopposed in the Republican Primary and defeated Democratic nominee Ryan Olexia with 32,188 votes (57.7%). *2016 McDaniel was unopposed in both the Republican Primary and the General Election. *2012 When District 23 Senator Jack Westwood retired and left the seat open, McDaniel won the May 22, 2012, Republican Primary with 4,036 votes (62.1%), and won the November 6, 2012, General election with 23,993 votes (60.0%) against Democratic nominee James Noll.

References

External links

Official page
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* 1977 births Living people Republican Party Kentucky state senators Northern Kentucky University alumni Politicians from Covington, Kentucky The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina alumni United States Army officers 21st-century American politicians {{Kentucky-politician-stub