[Georgetown News-Graphic] Thayer looks back on 22 years in the state senate | News | news-graphic.com
His 2003 election to the state senate signaled a dramatic shift in Scott County politics, but now almost 22 years later, Damon Thayer is ready to focus on other things besides politics. Not that he will never return to politics. Earlier this year, Thayer announced he would not seek re-election as state senator, thus also surrendering his role as senate majority leader for the Republican Party.
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[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.
[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."