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Mark Hart (politician)

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Mark Hart
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 78th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2017
Preceded byTom McKee
Personal details
Born1968 (age 55–56)
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceFalmouth, Kentucky
EducationNorthern Kentucky University (BS)
Committees
  • Agriculture
  • Appropriations & Revenue
  • Local Government
  • Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1994–2003
UnitKentucky Army National Guard

Mark Hart (born December 1968) is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 78th House district. His district includes Pendleton County as well as parts of Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties. Elected in November 2016, he assumed office in January 2017.[1]

Background

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Hart was born in December 1968, and graduated from Pendleton City Memorial High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a minor in psychology from Northern Kentucky University.[2][3] Hart was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.[1]

In 1995, Hart began his career as a biological science research assistant for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From 1993 to 1996, he worked as a substitute teacher for the Pendleton County Schools, and from 1996 to 1999 Hart was a blood bank technician at the Hoxworth Blood Center. From 1994 to 2003, Hart served as an artilleryman and medic in the Kentucky Army National Guard. He later served as a lieutenant in the Lexington Fire Department. He also worked for the Cynthiana/Harrison County Emergency Management Agency and served as a captain for the Pendleton County Emergency Medical Service.[1][4]

Political career

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Elections

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  2. ^ "Representative Mark Hart (R)". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  3. ^ Hart, Mart (October 2, 2020). "Hart seeks to return to Frankfort as representative". Falmouth Outlook. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  4. ^ "Mark Hart's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Mark Hart". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
  6. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2016 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 48. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  7. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2018 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Education. p. 48. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  8. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3, 2020 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 59. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  9. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2022 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 64. Retrieved August 14, 2024.