Robert Goforth
Robert Goforth | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
| Assumed office March 6, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Marie Rader |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1975 or 1976 (age 48–49)[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ashley |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | East Bernstadt, Kentucky |
| Alma mater | University of Kentucky Massachusetts College of Pharmacy |
| Occupation | Pharmacist |
| Website | [1] |
Robert Goforth (born February 27, 1976) is an American politician from the state of Kentucky. A Republican, he serves in the Kentucky House of Representatives.
Goforth is from East Bernstadt, Kentucky. He was first elected to the Kentucky House in February 2018.[2][3] Goforth challenged incumbent Republican governor Matt Bevin in the 2019 gubernatorial election, getting roughly 40 percent of the vote in the primary election.[4]
In April 2020, Goforth was arrested on charges relating to domestic violence. Laurel County Sheriff's Office charged Goforth with first-degree strangulation, fourth-degree domestic assault and third-degree terroristic threatening for physically assaulting his wife, attempting to hog-tie her and strangling her with an Ethernet cord. He was taken to the Laurel County Detention Center.[5] In September 2020, Goforth was indicted on one count of first-degree strangulation and one count of assault in the fourth degree.[6]
Goforth sought re-election despite his indictment, and was condemned by a number of pro-family groups, including Kentucky for Strong Families.[7][8]
References
- ^ "What to know about Robert Goforth in the 2019 Kentucky governor's race". The Courier-Journal.
- ^ Johnson, Nita (February 22, 2018). "Candidates Kelly Smith, Robert Goforth share views during debate". The Times-Tribune. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ "ELECTION 2018: Goforth wins special election for 89th district". Richmond Register. Associated Press. February 27, 2018. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ "Gov. Matt Bevin wins Kentucky Republican primary". www.wkyt.com. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ Caudill, T. J. "State Rep. Robert Goforth arrested on domestic violence charges". www.wymt.com. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ^ Armus, Teo (September 21, 2020). "Kentucky GOP lawmaker indicted on assault, accused of strangling woman with ethernet cable". Washington Post. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ Six, Taylor. "'Despicable': Local voters respond to Ashley Goforth letter of endorsement". Richmond Register. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ^ "Resign Robert Goforth | Kentucky for Strong Families". Resign Goforth. Retrieved 2020-10-26.