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.
Damon Thayer is not camera shy. If you’ve followed Kentucky politics over the past decade, you probably know the longtime Senate Majority Floor Leader from Georgetown. Read the full story at: https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article296132004.html
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.