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 byPaul Mason
Succeeded byLeslie A. Combs
Constituency91st district (1999–2003)
94th district (2003–2007)
Personal details
Born (1953-03-11) March 11, 1953 (age 71)
Harlan, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJackie
Children3

References

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  1. ^ "Republican Howard Cornett wins special election in 91st". The Lexington Herald-Leader. March 17, 1999. p. B1.
  2. ^ "Redistricting bill". The Lexington Herald-Leader. February 1, 2002. p. A10.
  3. ^ "Speaker Richards 'very pleased' by party gains". The Lexington Herald-Leader. November 8, 2006. p. A11.
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Kentucky House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 91st district

1999–2003
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 94th district

2003–2007
Succeeded by