LA GRANGE, Ky. — Russell Coleman, R-Ky., was sworn-in as Kentucky's 52nd attorney general early Monday morning, Jan. 1, in a private ceremony right after midnight. 

What You Need To Know

  • Russell Coleman, R-Ky., was sworn-in as Kentucky's 52nd attorney general Monday morning, Jan. 1

  • The ceremony took place right after midnight

  • It took place in Commonwealth's Attorney Courtney Baxter's office, where Coleman previously worked 

  • Coleman was joined by his wife, Ashley, and their children 

Commonwealth's Attorney Courtney Baxter hosted the ceremony in her office, where Coleman took the oath. Coleman previously served in Baxter's office as a prosecutor.

Coleman was joined by his wife, Ashley, and their children. The oath was administered by District Court Judge Daniel Fendley of the 12th Judicial District, Division 1.

In a statement released Monday morning, Coleman said he's grateful to serve Kentuckians and their support.

"It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the darkness of violence and addiction affecting so many of our neighbors. But my optimism in Kentucky’s future has never been more robust because of those who carry the weight of the badge in a perilous world," Coleman said. "This country and Commonwealth continue to produce amazing public servants. As Attorney General, the Oath is a commitment to support these stalwart lawmen and women to help protect every Kentuckian from Pike, to Portland to the Purchase."

More information about Coleman can be found here. 

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