American politician
Robert B. Duvall is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 2023. He represents Kentucky's 17th House district which comprises part of Warren County. He also works part-time at Western Kentucky University.[1]
Background
Duvall grew up in Warren County, Kentucky, where his father worked as a truck driver and small business owner. Duvall earned a Bachelor of Science in pre-optometry from Western Kentucky University, and then earned his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1995. He is a Baptist, and serves as an elder of Living Hope Baptist Church.[2]
Political Career
Positions
Duvall is pro-life, and opposes vaccine mandates as well as sanctuary city immigration policies.[3]
Elections
2022 Duvall announced his candidacy for Kentucky's 17th House District on the same day that incumbent Steve Sheldon announced that he would not be seeking reelection.[4] Duvall was unopposed in both the 2022 Republican primary, and the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election. He assumed office in January 2023.[5]
2024 Duvall was unopposed in the 2024 Republican primary, and will be unopposed in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election on November 5.[5]
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