John Clifford Blanton is a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 92 since January 2017. A retired Kentucky State Police Major specializing in drug enforcement and investigations, he lives in Salyersville and is affiliated with the Magoffin County Cattle Association. Notable achievements include the FBI Recognition Award for Investigations, U.S. Department of Justice Public Service Award, and serving as one of five managers in the 2026 impeachment trial of Judge Julie Goodman. He chairs the House Transportation Committee and is a Baptist businessman with Morehead State University education.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Morehead State University ; Business.
• Political Experience: Elected to Kentucky House in 2017; unopposed in 2024 primary and general elections . Serves on committees including Judiciary, Natural Resources & Energy, Veterans, Military Affairs & Public Protection ; Transportation ; Legislative Oversight & Investigations ; 2026 RS Impeachment Committee . Caucus memberships: Kentucky History, Sportsmen's, Aerospace/Aviation, Mountain, Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperatives, Pro-Life. Prior career: Kentucky State Police trooper , retiring as Major after service in Pikeville, Madisonville, Henderson, Morehead, and Frankfort.