Richard Glenn Weisenberger (April 18, 1938 – July 29, 1995) was an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky Senate from 1976 to 1981. Weisenberger was first elected in 1975; his predecessor, Carroll Hubbard, had been elected to congress in 1974. Weisenberger resigned from the senate in September 1981 in order to run for Commonwealth's Attorney.[1]
Richard Weisenberger | |
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Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 1st district | |
In office January 1, 1976 – September 30, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Carroll Hubbard |
Succeeded by | Greg Higdon |
Personal details | |
Born | April 18, 1938 |
Died | July 29, 1995 | (aged 57)
Political party | Democratic |
Weisenberger served as Commonwealth's Attorney until his death in July 1995.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Higdon Democratic Nominee in 1st Senatorial District". The Lexington Herald. October 5, 1981. p. A3.
- ^ "Ex-sen. Richard Weisenberger dies". The Lexington Herald-Leader. July 30, 1995. p. B2.