Steven Doan (born October 14, 1986) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member in the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 69th district. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2025. His district comprises parts of Boone and Kenton counties.[1]
Steven Doan | |
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Adam Koenig |
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| Born | October 14, 1986 Erlanger, Kentucky |
| Education | Northern Kentucky University (BA, JD) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Committees | Education Judiciary Local Government |
Background
editDoan was raised in Erlanger, Kentucky, and attended Lloyd Memorial High School before earning a Bachelor of Science in economics and business administration from Northern Kentucky University in 2009.[2] He went on to earn a Juris Doctor from Northern's Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2012.[1][3]
During the administration of Governor Matt Bevin, Doan was employed as general counsel for the Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy where he oversaw grant and revolving loan funds in excess of $80 million.[4]
Political career
editErlanger City Council
editFollowing the death of long time Erlanger City Council member Kathy Cahill, Doan applied for and was subsequently appointed to fill the remainder of her unexpired term on August 9, 2021.[3] Instead of seeking reelection to the council seat, Doan chose to challenge incumbent representative Adam Koenig in the 2022 Republican primary for Kentucky's 69th House district.[5]
Elections
edit- 2022 Doan won the 2022 Republican primary with 1,369 votes (53.7%) against incumbent representative Adam Koenig[6] and won the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 6,320 votes (60%) against Democratic candidate Chris Brown.[7]
- 2024 Doan won the 2024 Republican primary with 1,675 votes (75.8%)[8] and will face Democratic candidate Wilanee Stangel in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election on November 5.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
- ^ "Steven Doan Biography, Policies, Facts, and Family". mygov.me. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ a b "Doan Named to Erlanger City Council Vacancy". LINK nky. 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ "About". Steve Doan - Attorney at Law. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ Clabes, Judy (2022-05-06). "It's the battle of conservatives among Republicans in the May 17 NKY primary races for KY House". NKyTribune. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 17, 2024 Official Primary Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 36. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2024 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 59. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 21, 2024 Official Primary Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 34. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Steven Doan". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-02.