John Blanton

John Blanton is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives for the 92nd district since 2017. Before entering politics, he had a distinguished career with the Kentucky State Police, where he served as a state trooper and specialized in drug enforcement and special investigations, eventually retiring with the rank of major in 2012. He holds a degree in criminology from Morehead State University and is also a Baptist pastor. In 2026, he served as a manager during the impeachment trial of Judge Julie Goodman.