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Chris Freeland

Chris Freeland

Rep

State Assembly · House District 6

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Biography

Chris Freeland is a Republican representing Kentucky House District 6, which includes Lyon, Marshall, and McCracken counties. Born on January 7, 1969, in Benton, Kentucky, he has served in the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 1, 2019. He is a member of the Church of Christ and involved in organizations such as the Lions Club, Kentucky Broadcasters Association, National Rifle Association, and Marshall County Chamber of Commerce. Freeland received the Lifetime Achievement Award from WCBL Radio. Notable electoral achievements include defeating Linda Story Edwards by 29 points in 2018, Al Cunningham by 43.8 points in 2020, and running unopposed in 2022. His committee assignments include Economic Development & Workforce Investment, Small Business & Information Technology, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection, Appropriations and Revenue, and Local Government.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: BA in Advertising & History from Murray State University ; MA in Communication from Murray State University .
  • Political Experience: Elected to Kentucky House District 6 in 2018; re-elected in 2020 and 2022; currently serving and running for re-election. Home city: Benton, Kentucky.

Committees

9 assignments
Agriculture member
Agriculture member
Appropriations and Revenue member
Appropriations and Revenue member
Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force co-chair
Local Government member
Local Government member
Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection member
Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection member

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 6
Born
January 7, 1969 (57 years old)