Jimmy Higdon
Jimmy Higdon | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Kentucky Senate | |
| In office January 2, 2018 – January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | David P. Givens |
| Succeeded by | David P. Givens |
| Majority Whip of the Kentucky Senate | |
| In office January 6, 2015 – January 2, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Brandon Smith |
| Succeeded by | Mike Wilson |
| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 14th district | |
| Assumed office December 16, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Kelly |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office January 1, 2003 – December 16, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | William Scott |
| Succeeded by | Terry Mills |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 15, 1953 |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Morehead State University (BS) |
James Cecil Higdon Jr. (born July 15, 1953) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Kentucky Senate since 2009. He represents the 14th district, which includes LaRue, Marion, Nelson, Spencer, and Washington Counties. He currently serves as the chair of the senate transportation committee. Higdon is not running for reelection in 2026.
Higdon was previously a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2003 to 2009.