Tom Riner
Tom Riner | |
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Riner (right) with children and wife Claudia Riner in 1980 | |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1982 – January 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Claudia Riner |
| Succeeded by | Attica Scott |
| Constituency | 36th district (1982–1985) 41st district (1985–2017) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 7, 1946 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Claudia |
| Residence(s) | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Education | Centre College (BA) |
Tom Riner (born October 7, 1946) is an American politician and pastor who served as a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives for the 41st District from 1982 until 2017. He was defeated by Attica Scott in the 2016 Democratic primary for the seat. The New York Times once wrote regarding Tom's stance of political discourse, "He looks for God everywhere, and in places he does not find him, he tries to put him there."