REGULATORY · KY · 2012-2016
James Comer
Agriculture Commissioner · Republican · Kentucky
NOTABLE
On the record
Now U.S. Rep KY-1; House Oversight chair
Background
Kentucky's Agriculture Commissioner 2012–2016: James Comer — 4-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Richie Farmer; succeeded by Ryan Quarles. Note: Now U.S. Rep KY-1; House Oversight chair. Same-year political environment (2012): Governor Steve Beshear; Attorney General Jack Conway; Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes. Later filed for federal office (FEC ID H6KY01110: House).
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Others who held this office in Kentucky
- Jonathan Shell (2024-present)
- Ryan Quarles (2016-2024)
- Richie Farmer (2004-2012)
- Billy Ray Smith (1996-2004)
- Hilma Prather (1992-1996)
- Ed Logsdon (1988-1992)
- Alben W. Barkley II (1980-1988)
- Wendell P. Butler (1972-1980)
- Ben J. Butler (1956-1960)
- Harry F. Walters (1948-1956)
- Ben S. Adams (1944-1948)