REGULATORY · KY · 2016-2024
Ryan Quarles
Agriculture Commissioner · Republican · Kentucky
On the record
Lost 2023 KY Gov primary
Background
Between 2016 and 2024, Ryan Quarles held the Agriculture Commissioner seat in Kentucky, a 8-year tenure. Took office after James Comer; succeeded by Jonathan Shell. Note: Lost 2023 KY Gov primary. Same-year political environment (2016): Governor Matt Bevin; Attorney General Andy Beshear; Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes.
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Others who held this office in Kentucky
- Jonathan Shell (2024-present)
- James Comer (2012-2016)
- 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)