Chad Aull
A Kentucky Democrat from Lexington, he entered the state legislature focusing on pragmatic economic development and workforce housing issues.
Born 1982 (age 44)·American politician·Birthday: January 28·Millennials
Biography
Chad Aull's political journey is rooted in central Kentucky, where he built a career in strategic communications before seeking office. Elected to represent the 79th District, which includes part of Lexington, he brought a focus on local economic concerns to Frankfort. His legislative work has centered on fostering job growth, supporting small businesses, and addressing the pressing need for attainable housing. Aull approaches his role with a community-minded pragmatism, often working on bipartisan measures aimed at tangible results for his constituents. His tenure reflects a newer generation of state lawmakers prioritizing district-specific challenges over partisan spectacle.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Chad was born in 1982, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Chad Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Chad's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- He was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2022, assuming office in January 2023.
- He serves as a member of the House Committees on Small Business and Information Technology, and Banking and Insurance.
- He has sponsored legislation aimed at increasing affordable housing options in growing urban areas.
Did You Know?
Prior to politics, he worked as a communications director for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.
He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky.
His district, the 79th, is located entirely within Fayette County.
“My focus is on the economic concerns of Lexington and central Kentucky.”
