Senator Scott Madon

Scott Madon, born on March 8, 1962, is an American politician and member of the Kentucky Senate representing the 29th district. His district includes Bell, Floyd, Harlan, Knott, and Letcher counties. Madon was elected in the 2024 Kentucky Senate election by write-in vote against ten other candidates following the death of incumbent senator Johnnie L. Turner. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Madon graduated from Pineville High School in 1981 and later attended Eastern Kentucky University. He is an insurance agent by profession. His political career began in 1987 when he was elected mayor of Pineville, Kentucky, becoming the youngest mayor in Kentucky at the time. He was elected mayor of Pineville a second time in 2014, defeating incumbent Sherwin Rader, and assumed office on January 5, 2015. During his tenure, he served on the executive committee of the Kentucky League of Cities. He remained in office until December 30, 2024, when he resigned to assume office as a state senator following his victory in the 2024 Kentucky Senate election.

On October 22, 2024, incumbent Johnnie L. Turner of Kentucky’s 29th Senate district passed away from injuries sustained in an accident. By October 25, eleven write-in candidates, including Madon, had filed to run for the now vacant 29th Senate district seat. With the endorsement of U.S. Representative Hal Rogers and the Kentucky Senate Republican Caucus, Madon won the election with 6,825 votes (35.2%), and assumed office on January 1, 2025.

Madon’s career experience includes working as an insurance agent. He served as mayor of Pineville from 2015 to 2025. He has been actively involved in various committees and organizations, including the Cumberland Valley Area Development District, the Kentucky Main Street/Heritage Council, and the Kentucky League of Cities. He has received several awards for his contributions to the community, including the Spirit of Main Street and Grass Roots Preservation Award.

In the Kentucky Senate, Madon serves on several committees, including the Appropriations & Revenue Committee, the Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor Committee, the Natural Resources & Energy Committee, and the State & Local Government Committee. He is also a member of several caucuses, including the New Member Caucus, the Mountain Caucus, the Kentucky Nonprofit Caucus, the Kentucky History Caucus, and the Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperatives Caucus.

Madon is known for his dedication to public service and his commitment to improving the lives of his constituents. He continues to work towards the betterment of his district and the state of Kentucky.