Rex Smith is an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1987 to 1995. Smith was first elected in 1986 after incumbent representative Joel Ellington unsuccessfully ran for the Kentucky Senate.[1] He did not seek reelection in 1994 and was succeeded by Republican Kathy Hogancamp.[2] In 2010 he was the Democratic nominee for the 2nd senate district, losing to incumbent Bob Leeper.
Rex Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| In office January 1, 1987 – January 1, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Joel Ellington |
| Succeeded by | Kathy Hogancamp |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
References
edit- ^ "Barkley to run for state house". The Lexington Herald-Leader. February 21, 1986. p. B2.
The [4th district] is now held by Rep. Joel Ellington, D-Paducah, who is a candidate for the state Senate.
- ^ "Political wheeler". The Lexington Herald-Leader. November 19, 1994. p. C1.
Hogancamp [won] the 4th District House seat vacated by Democrat Rex Smith, who did not seek re-election.
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