Kelsey Evans Friend Sr. (March 18, 1922 – August 25, 2001) was an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky Senate[1] from 1972 to 1980 and 1984 to 1997. Friend was first elected to the senate in 1971. He was defeated for renomination in 1979 by John Doug Hays.[2] Friend challenged Hays again in 1983, defeating him.[3] Friend was defeated again for renomination in 1996 by Gary C. Johnson.[4]
Kelsey Friend Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office January 1, 1984 – January 1, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | John Doug Hays |
| Succeeded by | Gary C. Johnson |
| In office January 1, 1972 – January 1, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Burke |
| Succeeded by | John Doug Hays |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 18, 1922 |
| Died | August 25, 2001 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Kelsey Friend Jr. |
On June 15, 1972, Friend was one of 20 Democratic senators that voted for Kentucky to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.[5]
He died in August 2001 at age 79.
References
edit- ^ "Previous Indecutees – Kentucky Workers' Compensation Hall of Fame". Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "'Old Pros' sweep Fayette races". The Lexington Herald-Leader. June 3, 1979. p. F5.
- ^ "Board certifies results of 4 state Senate races". The Lexington Herald-Leader. June 7, 1983. p. B2.
- ^ "Pike attorney Johnson beats 22-year incumbent". The Lexington Herald-Leader. May 29, 1996. p. A4.
- ^ Pardue, Anne (June 16, 1972). "Kentucky becomes 19th to ratify equal rights for women amendment". The Courier Journal. Louisville, Kentucky. p. 1.
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