Chris Girdler (born November 1, 1979, in Somerset, Kentucky) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Kentucky Senate who represented District 15 from January 8, 2013, to January 3, 2017. Education Girdler earned his BBA from Eastern Kentucky University. Elections 2012 When District 15 Senator Vernie McGaha retired and left the seat open, Girdler won the six-way May 22, 2012 Republican Primary with 5,775 votes (49.6%) and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 36,946 votes. References External links Official page at the Kentucky General Assembly Chris Girdler at Ballotpedia Chris Girdler at OpenSecrets 1979 births Living people Eastern Kentucky University alumni Republican Party Kentucky state senators People from Somerset, Kentucky 21st-century American politicians