Matt Nunn (politician)

Matt Nunn
Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 17th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2025
Preceded by	Damon Thayer
Personal details
Political party	Republican
Residence	Sadieville

Matt Nunn is an American politician who is a member of the Kentucky Senate. His term began in January 2025. He represents the 17th district, which includes Grant and Scott Counties, and parts of Fayette and Kenton.

Political career

Nunn was elected in the 2024 Kentucky Senate election following the retirement of incumbent senator Damon Thayer. He received 69.1 percent of the vote, defeating Democratic candidate Kiana Fields.

Electoral history

2024

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Matt Nunn	6,291	67.0
	Republican	Julia Jaddock	3,099	33.0
Total votes			9,390	100.0

2024 Kentucky Senate 17th district election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Matt Nunn	42,430	69.1
	Democratic	Kiana Fields	19,015	30.9
Total votes			61,445	100.0
	Republican hold

References

1. "Official 2024 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
2. "Official 2024 General Election Results" (PDF). elect.ky.gov. Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 2, 2024.

Kentucky Senate
Preceded by Damon Thayer	Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 17th district 2025–present	Succeeded by incumbent