Ruth Ann Palumbo
Ruth Ann Palumbo | |
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 76th district | |
| In office January 1, 1991 – January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Curtsinger |
| Succeeded by | Anne Donworth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 7, 1949 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | John II |
| Children | John III (deceased), Joseph, James, and Stephen |
| Residence | Lexington, Kentucky |
| Alma mater | University of Kentucky |
| Occupation | Community Volunteer |
Ruth Ann Palumbo (born July 7, 1949) is an American politician who represented district 76 in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1991 to 2025, which covers downtown Lexington, Kentucky and eastern Fayette County. Palumbo is a member of the Kentucky Democratic Party.
Through her career, Palumbo has pushed for legislation concerning "more thorough investigations of child sexual abuse; Kentucky's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act [...]; and sponsorship of bills to protect the elderly in nursing homes," as well as bills to do with women's health, mammogram access, and healthcare in general.
Palumbo was first elected to the house in 1990, defeating Republican incumbent Tony Curtsinger. She did not seek reelection in 2024.