Woodford F. "Woody" May (April 3, 1929 – December 22, 1995) was an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky General Assembly. May was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1968 to 1970 and 1972 to 1982, and the Kentucky Senate from 1984 to 1991.
Woody May | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 27th district | |
| In office January 1, 1984 – November 25, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Woodrow Stamper |
| Succeeded by | Walter Blevins |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1972 – January 1, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Sherman R. Arnett |
| Succeeded by | Walter Blevins |
| Constituency | 71st |
| In office January 1, 1968 – January 1, 1970 | |
| Preceded by | Lynn B. Wells |
| Succeeded by | Joe W. Haney |
| Constituency | 98th |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 3, 1929 |
| Died | December 22, 1995 (aged 66) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Career
editMay was first elected to the house in 1967, representing the 98th district. In 1969, he was defeated for renomination by Joe W. Haney. Following the redistricting of the house, May was elected again in 1971 to represent the 71st district. He won reelection until he was defeated for renomination in 1981 by Walter Blevins.[1]
In 1983, May was elected to the senate following the retirement of incumbent senator Woodrow Stamper.[2] He won reelection in 1988.[citation needed]
On October 9, 1990, May had a stroke.[3] Due to complications from the stroke, he resigned from the senate on November 25, 1991.[4] He later died on December 22, 1995, at 65 years old.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Wolfe voters turn out Rep. Woody May". The Lexington Leader. May 27, 1981. p. A4.
- ^ "Candidates Line". The Lexington Herald-Leader. March 31, 1983. p. B2.
... 27th Senate District where incumbent Woodrow Stamper didn't seek re-election.
- ^ "West Liberty senator in critical condition after stroke at home". The Lexington Herald-Leader. October 11, 1990. p. B2.
- ^ "Sen. Woody May resigns from office". The Lexington Herald-Leader. November 26, 1991. p. B2.
- ^ "Former Kentucky legislator Woody May dies at age 65". The Lexington Herald-Leader. December 24, 1995. p. B2.