Kenneth D. Francisco (November 16, 1941–March 7, 2013) was an American politician who served in both chamber of the Kansas State Legislature.
Kenneth Francisco | |
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Member of the Kansas Senate from the 26th district | |
In office January 14, 1991 – 1992 | |
Preceded by | Jim Francisco |
Succeeded by | Todd Tiahrt |
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 90th district | |
In office 1975–1978 | |
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 90th district | |
In office 1981–1990 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Lamar, Colorado, U.S. | November 16, 1941
Died | Newton, Kansas | March 7, 2013
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Everell D. Baldwin |
Relations | Jim Francisco (brother) |
Residence | Wichita, Kansas |
Francisco was born in Lamar, Colorado on 16 November 1941.[1] His older brother was Jim Francisco, also a future Kansas state legislator. Kenneth Francisco served in the United States Army before starting a 26-year career in public office.[2] He served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 1975 to 1978, then 1981 to 1990, before his appointment to the Kansas Senate to succeed his brother between 1991 and 1992.[1] Kenneth Francisco later served on the Kansas Racing Commission.[2] Francisco died on 7 March 2013, aged 71.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Kansas Legislators: Past and Present". Kansas State Library. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ a b c "Kenneth D. Francisco". Wichita Eagle. 10 March 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2022.