About

Meet Ken Upchurch

Ken Upchurch was raised in Monticello, Kentucky and has spent a great deal of his life voicing positive change within his community. While at Eastern Kentucky University, Ken was actively involved in student government and was elected Student Government Association (SGA) President and Student Regent on the Board of Regents. He graduated from Eastern Kentucky in 1991 with a degree in political science.

Ken’s first job out of college was in public relations at a local, poultry-breeding facility, Avian Farms. Ken then applied his knack for communications as a field representative for Senator Mitch McConnell in Eastern Kentucky. Ken enjoyed the time he spent traveling around Eastern Kentucky and knew he wanted to make a larger impact in his region. In 1998, he decided to run for the Kentucky House of Representatives, District 52, to challenge the status quo and bring better opportunities to the area.

Years of Public Service

Representative Ken Upchurch has served the hardworking citizens of McCreary, Pulaski and Wayne counties for the past 17 years. He is a strong advocate for small businesses and supports our state’s many agricultural commodities. After proving himself as a diligent and capable voice for his community members, Ken was elected by his peers to serve as Republican Minority Whip. Beginning in 2003, he held the position for two terms. Ken served his district until 2010 and was re-elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in the February 2013 special election.

Ken Upchurch is also dedicated to funding and fixing Kentucky’s infrastructure. He is Chairman of the House Transportation Committee and serves on the Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation. This position is vitally important to the 52nd District. He also serves on the State Government committee.  Ken is an outspoken pro-life and pro 2nd amendment legislator.  He has been endorsed in prior campaigns by the Kentucky Right to Life and the NRA and fully expects their endorsements in 2018.

Ken is an Insurance agent with Upchurch Insurance and Financial Services in Monticello, KY.   Representative Upchurch lives in Monticello with his wife, Melissa Upchurch, and son Jackson.  Their daughter Chelsea attends Eastern Kentucky University.  They attend Elk Spring Valley Baptist Church.