John Arnold (Kentucky politician)
John Arnold | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| In office January 1, 1995 – September 13, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Sam McElroy |
| Succeeded by | Suzanne Miles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 23, 1944 |
| Died | July 25, 2021 (aged 76) |
| Political party | Democratic |
John Arnold (August 23, 1944 – July 25, 2021) was an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1995 to 2013. Arnold was first elected in 1994 after incumbent representative Sam McElroy retired. Prior to his election he was a chiropractor, mayor of Sturgis, and member of the Sturgis city council.[1] He resigned from the house in September 2013 amid allegations that he had sexually harassed legislative staffers.[2] He was replaced in the house by Republican Suzanne Miles.[3]
Arnold died on July 25, 2021.[4]
References
- ^ "Legislative hopefuls still filing". The Messenger-Inquirer, ran in The Lexington Herald-Leader. January 13, 1994. p. 1C.
- ^ "State lawmaker accused of sexual harassment resigns". The Richmond Register, ran in The Lexington Herald-Leader. September 13, 2013.
- ^ Arnold, Jonathan (December 10, 2013). "Republican Suzanne Miles to Replace Democrat John Arnold in Kentucky House". WFPL. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "John A. Arnold". Whitsell Funeral Home. Retrieved June 3, 2025.