Kenneth F. Harper (born January 15, 1931) was an American politician in the state of Kentucky. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1964 to 1968 and from 1982 to 1995, as a Republican.[1][2] Harper also served as Secretary of State of Kentucky from 1971 to 1972.[3] He is a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean War.

Kenneth F. Harper
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 63rd district
In office
January 1, 1982 – January 1, 1995
Preceded byLouis DeFalaise
Succeeded byRichard Murgatroyd
In office
January 1, 1964 – May 1968
Preceded byJames Murphy (redistricting)
Succeeded byCarl Ruh
75th Secretary of State of Kentucky
In office
February 2, 1971 – January 1, 1972
GovernorLouie B. Nunn
Wendell Ford
Preceded byLeila Feltner Begley
Succeeded byThelma Stovall
Personal details
Born (1931-01-15) January 15, 1931 (age 93)
Covington, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

Harper attended the Kentucky Military Institute and University of Kentucky.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "2006OH111 Leg 116 | Louie B Nunn Center for Oral History". www.kentuckyoralhistory.org. Archived from the original on 2015-01-25.
  2. ^ Harper uky.edu Archived 2015-01-25 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ a b Secretary of State Kenneth F. Harper sos.ky.gov Archived 2020-10-18 at the Wayback Machine
Party political offices
Preceded by Republican nominee for Secretary of State of Kentucky
1971
Succeeded by
Huda B. Jones