[needs update] John Clifford Blanton (born May 8, 1968) is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 92nd House district since January 2017.

[1] In 1990, he joined the Kentucky State Police and served as a state trooper in Pikeville specializing in drug enforcement and special investigations.

Throughout his career, Blanton also served the cities of Madisonville, Henderson, Morehead, and Frankfort.

[1][2] Following retirement, Blanton returned to school and graduated from Morehead State University with a Bachelor of University Studies and a concentration in criminology.

[1] Blanton identifies as a Baptist, and serves as a pastor for multiple churches.