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
Member of the Kansas Senate
from the 26th district
In office
January 14, 1991 – 1992
Preceded byJim Francisco
Succeeded byTodd 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(1941-11-16)November 16, 1941
Lamar, Colorado, U.S.
Died(2013-03-07)March 7, 2013
Newton, Kansas
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseEverell D. Baldwin
RelationsJim Francisco (brother)
ResidenceWichita, 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

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  1. ^ a b "Kansas Legislators: Past and Present". Kansas State Library. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Kenneth D. Francisco". Wichita Eagle. 10 March 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2022.