A Russell County resident is the first person to file for
State Representative for next year’s elections. Josh Branscum of Russell Springs filed his
papers earlier today with the Secretary of State, officially becoming a
candidate for State Representative in the 83rd district, which is comprised of
Russell, Clinton, Cumberland and a portion of Pulaski County.
Jamestown attorney Jeff Hoover has served as State
Representative in the district for the past 24 years, but announced in
September he would not seek re-election next year. Branscum is making his first
run for political office. His wife, Kara, is a teacher in the local school
district, and they are the parents of two children. Branscum is a graduate of
Georgetown College and is employed by Branscum Construction Company in Russell
Springs. WJRS News has learned of other persons considering the race as well. The
filing deadline for the May primary is January 10th.