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John Hodgson
Politicians/John Hodgson
John Hodgson (R)
State Rep. (KY-36)
Running for re-electionState House (District 36) · KY · Nov 3, 2026
About John Hodgson

Background

Born and raised in Texas, where both parents were stationed in WWII as military pilots.

Moved to Kentucky with UPS in 1985, residing in eastern Jefferson County.

Married 33 years to Robin, with two adult children, and a new grandson!

Retired after 32 years at UPS Airlines in senior leadership positions in engineering, IT, logistics, strategic planning, and fleet operations. Focus on problem solving, cost cutting, and operational efficiency.

BS Industrial Engineering – Texas Tech

Master Aeronautical Science – Embry-Riddle

Post-graduate work in Public Policy – Liberty University

Certified Systems Integrator, Professional Engineer (PE)

Senior staff advisor in the Bevin Administration (Operations Director), focus on “Red Tape Cutting”

Serving as State Representative for District 36 since Jan, 2023

Civic/Volunteer Involvement

Louisville Arena Authority Board (former)

Kentucky Capital Planning Advisory Board (former)

Kentucky Program for Agricultural Conservation Easements Board (former)

Kentucky Environmental Education Council Board (former)

Americans for Election Integrity – KY (former Policy Director)

Fisherville Area Neighborhood Association (former Chair)

Louisville Tea Party (former President)

Jefferson County Republican Party (former LD 36 Chair)

SeniorCare Experts Inc (former Chair)

Bethel Christian Mission Inc. Jamaica (former Chair)

Sourced verbatim from hodgson4ky.com
Role Summary

State representatives serve in their state's lower legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district's interests in the state capitol, serving on state committees, and shaping the state budget. State legislation covers areas like education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice, and local taxation that directly affect residents' daily lives.

Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Birthplace
TX
Family
Wife: Robin; 2 children
Contact
john.hodgson@lrc.ky.govhodgson4ky.com
Election Info
District36, KY
Current Term01/01/2023 — Present
First Elected11/08/2022
Last Elected11/05/2024
Next Representative Election2026
Education
Attended, Public Policy and Management
Liberty University
2020
MS, Aeronautical Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
2003-2007
BS, Industrial Engineering
Texas Tech University
1979-1984
Political Career1
Representative
Kentucky State House of Representatives
2023-Present
Professional Background3
Operations Director
Governor Matt Bevin Administration
2016-2019
Division Manager
United Parcel Services Airlines
1984-2016
President
Bigfoot Strategies, Limited Liability Company
2019-present
Organizations11
Align America Board
Member
Fisherville Area Neighborhood Association
Former Chair
Kentucky Capital Planning Advisory Board
Member
Kentucky Environmental Education Council Board
Member
Americans for Election Integrity
Kentucky Board Policy Director
Jefferson County Republican Party
Former District 36 Chair
SeniorCare Experts Incorporated
Former Chair
Louisville Arena Authority Board
Member
Kentucky Program for Agricultural Conservation Easements Board
Member
Louisville Tea Party
Former President
Bethel Christian Mission Incorporated Jamaica
Former Chair
Committees8
Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
Information Technology Oversight Committee
Joint Committee on State Government
Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology
Joint Committee on Transportation
Small Business and Information Technology Committee
State Government Committee
Transportation Committee
Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Birthplace
TX
Family
Wife: Robin; 2 children
Contact
john.hodgson@lrc.ky.govhodgson4ky.com