James Comer Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district Incumbent Assumed office November 8, 2016 Preceded by Ed Whitfield Agriculture Commissioner of Kentucky In office January 2, 2012 – January 4, 2016 Governor Steve Beshear Matt Bevin Preceded by Richie Farmer Succeeded by Ryan Quarles Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 53rd district In office January 2001 – January 2, 2012 Preceded by Billy Polston Succeeded by Bart Rowland Personal details Born (1972-08-19) August 19, 1972 Carthage, Tennessee, U.S. Political party Republican Alma mater Western Kentucky University Website House website