Jim Glenn
American politician (born 1948)
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James H. Glenn Jr. (born February 17, 1948)[1] is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives.
Jim Glenn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
| In office January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | DJ Johnson |
| Succeeded by | DJ Johnson |
| In office January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph R. Bowen |
| Succeeded by | DJ Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 17, 1948 |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Cornelia |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin, University of Kentucky |
| Profession | educator |
Personal life
Jim Glenn was married to his wife Cornelia for 38 years, who died in June 2010. He currently resides in Owensboro and has two children: Kim and James III.[1] Glenn is a devout Christian.[1] Glenn obtained his BS from the University of Wisconsin-Superior in 1971, his MBA from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh in 1974, and his EdD from the University of Kentucky in 2001.[1]
Career
Glenn is representing District 13 of Kentucky House since 2019. Glenn was also a candidate for Kentucky state Treasurer in the 2015 Democratic primary.
In 2018, Glenn made history by winning the Kentucky House race by just one vote.[2]
Glenn lost reelection in 2016 and 2020 to Republican DJ Johnson.
