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[Kentucky Edition] Sen. Maj. Leader Thayer Discusses Politics, Bourbon, Horses

[Spectrum News 1] State Sen. Thayer reflects on his 2 decade-plus career

VIEW FULL INTERVIEW >> FRANKFORT, Ky. — The longest-serving Republican Majority Floor Leader in Kentucky history is leaving the position to focus on business ventures after helping lead the party to a supermajority in both chambers. State Sen. Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, did not seek reelection. He has represented Scott, Grant, Kenton and Fayette counties since 2003.

[WHAS11] Outgoing state Sen. Damon Thayer weighing future gubernatorial run in Kentucky

Damon Thayer projected how he'd lead the state differently, and perhaps in a sneak peek of a future campaign focus, he talked extensively about Louisville.

[LEX18] Sen. Damon Thayer leaving General Assembly after 22 years

WATCH FULL INTERVIEW >> (LEX 18) — For the first time in more than a decade, the Kentucky Senate will have a new Republican Floor Leader. That's because Sen. Damon Thayer, (R) - Georgetown, is leaving the General Assembly after 22 years. "I've been in the Senate for 22 years, Majority Leader for 12 years. I've slayed a lot of dragons and I just feel like it's time to put my sword away for a while," Thayer told LEX 18 News. "I'll keep it sharp in case any future battles are in my future, but I'm going to focus on some private sector pursuits."

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