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David P. GivensREPRepublican State Senator, District 9
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KYResidence (state)

David P. Givens (born December 26, 1966) is an American politician who has served in the Kentucky Senate from the 9th district since 2009. Givens was re-elected by the members of the Kentucky State Senate as the President pro tempore of the Kentucky Senate and has served in the office for the 2019 Legislative Session, 2020 Legislative Session, and 2021 Legislative Session.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
Western Kentucky University
MA Communication
1997
Western Kentucky University
BS Agriculture
1989
Past Positions1 - 4 of 4
President Pro Tempore
Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate
2021 - Current
Senator
Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate
2009 - Current
Primary Stockholder
Green River Cattle Company
2001 - Current
Managing Partner
Central Farmer's Supply
1989 - Current
Other Experience1 - 17 of 17
Board Member
Green River Cattle Company
2001 - Current
Business and Industry Representative
Craft Advisory Committee, Green County Area Technology Center
Coach
Upward Basketball
Elder
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church
Former Representative
Lake Cumberland Area Extension Council
Founding Board Member
Green County Agricultural Development Council
Founding Director
Green County Cattlemen's Association
Member
Green County Extension Council
Treasurer
Agribusiness Association of Kentucky
Former Chair
Education Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate
Former Member
Enrollment Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate
Former Member
Joint Committee on Health and Welfare, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on 2016-2018 Budget Preparation and Submission, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate
Former Member
Kentucky Career and Technical Education Task Force, Kentucky State Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on Rural Issues, State Senate
Former Member
Health Services Committee, Kentucky State Senate