Jimmy Higdon

Jimmy Higdon
President pro tempore of the
Kentucky Senate
In office
January 2, 2018  January 8, 2019
Preceded byDavid P. Givens
Succeeded byDavid P. Givens
Majority Whip of the Kentucky Senate
In office
January 6, 2015  January 2, 2018
Preceded byBrandon Smith
Succeeded byMike Wilson
Member of the Kentucky Senate
from the 14th district
Assumed office
December 16, 2009
Preceded byDan Kelly
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 24th district
In office
January 1, 2003  December 16, 2009
Preceded byWilliam Scott
Succeeded byTerry Mills
Personal details
Born (1953-07-15) July 15, 1953
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceLebanon
EducationMorehead State University (BS)

James Cecil Higdon Jr. (born July 15, 1953) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Kentucky Senate since 2009. He represents the 14th district, which includes LaRue, Marion, Nelson, Spencer, and Washington Counties. He currently serves as the chair of the senate transportation committee.