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Ryan Dotson

Ryan Dotson

Rep

State Assembly · House District 73

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Biography

Ryan Dotson is a Republican politician representing Kentucky's 73rd House District, which encompasses all of Clark County and a portion of Fayette County. A self-employed senior pastor from Winchester, he is a Christian Pentecostal, Kentucky Colonel, and serves on the Clark County Industrial Development Authority Board. He is a U.S. Army veteran with certification in radiology and maintains one of the strongest conservative voting records in Kentucky. Notable achievements include sponsoring the Save Women’s Sports Act , advocating for parental control over classroom materials, supporting law enforcement mental health services, advancing pro-life policies, and defending Second Amendment rights. In April 2025, he announced his candidacy for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District in the 2026 election.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: High school graduate; U.S. Army certification in radiology.
  • Political Experience: Elected to Kentucky House of Representatives for District 73, serving since 2021 .

Committees

8 assignments
Capital Planning Advisory Board Statutory co-chair
Health Services member
Health Services member
Small Business and Information Technology member
Tourism and Outdoor Recreation member
Tourism, Small Business and Information Technology member
Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection member
Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection member

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 73
Born
November 22, 1972 (53 years old)