Melinda Gibbons Prunty
Melinda Gibbons Prunty | |
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Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
In office January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Brent Yonts |
Succeeded by | Rebecca Raymer |
Personal details | |
Born | December 5, 1957 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Marshall E. Prunty |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Belton, Kentucky, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Kentucky Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology |
Profession | Physical therapist |
Melinda Gibbons Prunty (born December 5, 1957) is a Republican politician who represented Kentucky's 15th legislative district in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2017 to 2023. She did not seek reelection in 2022.
Personal life
Prunty earned a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from the University of Kentucky in 1979.[1] She also holds a Master of Theological Studies degree from Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in Saint Meinrad, Indiana, which she completed in 2010.[1]
Prunty and her husband, Marshall, have three daughters – Kaci, Lindsay, and Hillary.[1] Marshall Prunty, a doctor, was unsuccessful in three attempts to capture the 15th district seat in the Kentucky House.[1][2]
Prunty was raised in the
Political career
In 2016, Prunty filed as a Republican to challenge incumbent
In the November 8, 2016, general election Prunty defeated Yonts by a vote of 10,597 to 7,973.
References
- ^ a b c d e f Hayse, Bobbie (October 28, 2016). "Longtime legislator Yonts faces Prunty, who seeks change for the 15th District". The Messenger-Inquirer. Owensboro, Kentucky.
- ^ a b c Gossum, Michael (November 21, 2016). "New Muhlenberg County Rep. focused on pro-life legislation". WBKO. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ Owen, Karen (May 24, 2003). "EcuCamp seeks youths for ecumenism". The Messenger-Inquirer. Owensboro, Kentucky.
- ^ a b Owen, Karen (July 31, 2002). "Area group sees pope at World Youth Day". The Messenger-Inquirer. Owensboro, Kentucky.
- ^ "On the Ballot". Lexington Herald-Leader. November 9, 2016.
- ^ Ramsey, Austin (November 9, 2016). "Prunty unseats Yonts; Schamore holds on in 10th District". The Messenger-Inquirer. Owensboro, Kentucky.
- ^ a b Beam, Adam; Schreiner, Bruce (January 3, 2017). "After 95 years, GOP takes control of Kentucky legislature". AP News. Retrieved January 1, 2020.