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Rep. Brett Guthrie

R Kentucky, 2nd (2009-) In Office

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Biographical

  • Full Name: Steven Brett Guthrie
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Pronunciation: bret GUH-three
  • Date of Birth: Feb. 18, 1964 (age: 60)
  • Place of Birth: Florence, Ala.
  • Religion: Church of Christ
  • Hometown: Florence, Ala.
  • Place of Residence: Bowling Green, Ky.
  • Occupation: Military officer; business executive
Family:
Married: Beth Clemmons Guthrie candle maker, Aug. 19, 1989

3 children: Caroline, Robby, Elizabeth

Relations with people in our database:
Biography:
Congressman Brett Guthrie proudly represents Kentucky's second congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He fights in Congress for better jobs and a brighter future. Brett is 100% pro-life and is endorsed by the National Right to Life Committee; has been named a “Friend of Farm Bureau;” and was called a “Taxpayer Hero” by the Council of Citizens Against Government Waste.

Brett’s background is in manufacturing. He worked as vice president of Trace Die Cast, a Bowling Green company in the automotive supply business. Brett’s outlook is shaped by his experience in the real world – he knows what government can do to help small businesses, and what it often does to hurt them.

Brett is a graduate of the U.S. See more >>

Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:
State Legislature Offices:

Election Results

  • 2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Kentucky
    Steven Brett Guthrie (Brett), 70.96%
    Republican
    Robert Perry, 2.11%
    Libertarian
  • 2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Kentucky
    Steven Brett Guthrie (Brett), 67.00%
    Republican
    Thomas Loecken, 2.00%
    Non-designated
  • 2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Kentucky
    Steven Brett Guthrie (Brett), 100.00%
    Republican
  • 2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Kentucky
    Steven Brett Guthrie (Brett), 69.19%
    Republican
    Ron Leach, 30.81%
    Democrat
  • 2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Kentucky
    Steven Brett Guthrie (Brett), 64.30%
    Republican
    David Lynn Williams, 31.72%
    Democrat
    Andrew R Beacham, 2.23%
    Independent
    Craig R Astor, 1.74%
    Libertarian
  • 2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Kentucky
    Steven Brett Guthrie (Brett), 67.89%
    Republican
    Ed Marksberry, 32.11%
    Democrat
  • 2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Kentucky
    Steven Brett Guthrie (Brett), 52.57%
    Republican
    David E. Boswell, 47.43%
    Democrat

Employment History

Associated Organizations

Board membership: Place of worship:
  • Lehman Avenue Church of Christ (Bowling Green, Ky.)

Election campaign: Own leadership PAC:

Awards

Military History

Awards and Honors:
  • Air Assault BadgeAir Assault Badge

  • Army Achievement MedalArmy Achievement Medal

  • Army Commendation MedalArmy Commendation Medal

Official Signature

Official signature

Contact Information

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address: 2434 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1702
Phone: 202-225-3501
Fax: 202-226-2019
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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2010 (Amendment), 2009
Election Candidate: 2008
Extension Letter: 2021, 2020
Stock transaction: 02/27/2015, 01/24/2013
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Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.07
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $68,250.00
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Staff Salaries Paid:

Caucuses

Caught Our Eye

  • Double duty: State legislators also working for Congress

    Posted by Suzanne Grubb on July 12, 2016
    While it's not unusual to find politicians who gain a mixture of local, state and congressional experience over the course of a career, seven elected state legislators concurrently serve as congressional staffers. read more
  • "Kissing Congressman" tops town hall list as he embraces constituents, not staffers

    Posted by LegiStorm on Aug. 18, 2014
    The member of Congress caught by a security camera kissing a staffer is instead embracing his constituents this August, topping a list of members throwing town hall events this recess.Rep. Vance McAllister (R-La.) has scheduled 23 town hall-style events so far this month, four more than the second-leading member, Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.). read more