Mike Cherry (February 6, 1943 – February 21, 2024) was an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1999 to 2013. Cherry was first elected in 1998 after Republican incumbent Kathy Hogancamp retired to unsuccessfully run for the Kentucky Senate.[1] He did not seek reelection in 2012 and was succeeded by Republican Lynn Bechler.[2] Cherry died in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, on February 21, 2024, at the age of 81.[3]
Mike Cherry | |
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Hogancamp |
| Succeeded by | Lynn Bechler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 6, 1943 Princeton, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | February 21, 2024 (aged 81) Dawson Springs, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Murray State University (BS) University of Louisville (MS) |
References
edit- ^ "Western Kentucky Contest a Toss-up". The Lexington Herald-Leader. October 19, 1998. p. B5.
- ^ "Rep. Cherry decides not to seek re-election". The Lexington Herald-Leader Blog. December 1, 2011.
- ^ Former State Representative Mike Cherry Passes Away WPKY Online
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