Rex Smith (politician)

Rex Smith is an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1987 to 1995. Smith was first elected in 1986 after incumbent representative Joel Ellington unsuccessfully ran for the Kentucky Senate.[1] He did not seek reelection in 1994 and was succeeded by Republican Kathy Hogancamp.[2] In 2010 he was the Democratic nominee for the 2nd senate district, losing to incumbent Bob Leeper.

Rex Smith
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 4th district
In office
January 1, 1987 – January 1, 1995
Preceded byJoel Ellington
Succeeded byKathy Hogancamp
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic

References

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  1. ^ "Barkley to run for state house". The Lexington Herald-Leader. February 21, 1986. p. B2. The [4th district] is now held by Rep. Joel Ellington, D-Paducah, who is a candidate for the state Senate.
  2. ^ "Political wheeler". The Lexington Herald-Leader. November 19, 1994. p. C1. Hogancamp [won] the 4th District House seat vacated by Democrat Rex Smith, who did not seek re-election.