Keturah J. Herron
Profile
Keturah J. Herron is an American politician serving as a member of the Kentucky Senate representing District 35. A member of the Democratic Party, they previously served in the Kentucky House of Representatives, where they made history as the first openly LGBTQ+ member of the Kentucky General Assembly. Herron is a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform, gun violence prevention, and the restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated individuals. They are widely recognized for their role in passing 'Breonna's Law' in Louisville, which banned no-knock warrants. Herron holds a Bachelor of Arts in sports management from the University of Louisville and a Master of Arts in corrections and juvenile justice from Eastern Kentucky University.
Details
- Born
- March 22, 1980 · 46 years old
- Birth place
- Richmond, Kentucky, United States
- Education
- University of Louisville (BA in Sports Management), Eastern Kentucky University (MA in Corrections and Juvenile Justice)
- Career
- Administrative Office of Courts employee
