Howard Cornett (born March 11, 1953) is an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007. Cornett was first elected in a March 1999 special election following the death of incumbent representative Paul Mason.[1] In 2002 he was redistricted to the 94th district with incumbent Democratic representative Ira Branham, who chose not to seek reelection.[2] He was defeated for reelection in 2006 by Democrat Leslie A. Combs.[3]
Howard Cornett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office March 1999 – January 1, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Mason |
| Succeeded by | Leslie A. Combs |
| Constituency | 91st district (1999–2003) 94th district (2003–2007) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 11, 1953 Harlan, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jackie |
| Children | 3 |
References
edit- ^ "Republican Howard Cornett wins special election in 91st". The Lexington Herald-Leader. March 17, 1999. p. B1.
- ^ "Redistricting bill". The Lexington Herald-Leader. February 1, 2002. p. A10.
- ^ "Speaker Richards 'very pleased' by party gains". The Lexington Herald-Leader. November 8, 2006. p. A11.
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