Aaron Thompson (House District 0098)

Aaron Benjamin Thompson is a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 98 since January 2025. He resides in Russell and was elected in 2024 with 71.9% of the vote after the retirement of incumbent Danny Bentley. Notable positions include Chairman of the Greenup County Republican Party and Chairman of the Greenup County Economic Development Authority .

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Greenup County High School; earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Kentucky in 2013.
• Political Experience:
  • Kentucky House of Representatives, District 98 .
  • Kentucky Department for Local Government, Executive Director and Field Representative .
  • U.S. House of Representatives, District Staff .
  • Greenup County Republican Party, Chairman .
  • Current professional role: Manager at TC Energy.