R. J. Palmer

R. J. Palmer
Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 28th district
In office 2001–2015
Preceded by	Dale Shrout
Succeeded by	Ralph Alvarado
Kentucky Minority Floor Leader of the Senate
In office 2011–2015
Preceded by	Ed Worley
Succeeded by	Ray S. Jones II
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 73rd district
In office 1999–2001
Preceded by	Drew Graham
Succeeded by	Don Pasley
Personal details
Born	(1970-12-25) December 25, 1970
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Winchester, Kentucky

R. J. Palmer II (born December 25, 1970) is an American politician from the state of Kentucky. A member of the Democratic Party, he serves in the Kentucky State Senate. Palmer was the minority leader of the Kentucky Senate from 2011 to 2015.

Palmer is from Winchester, Kentucky. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1999 through 2001, and served in the Kentucky Senate from 2001 until he was defeated by challenger Ralph Alvarado and replaced in 2015. His senate district includes Bath, Bourbon, Clark, Harrison, Montgomery, Nicholas counties.

External links

• Official page at the Legislative Research Commission
• Profile at Project Vote Smart