Benny Handy
Benny Handy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1982 – January 1, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence Ray Maynard |
| Succeeded by | Leonard Gray |
| Constituency | 39th district (1982–1985) 42nd district (1985–1989) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1937 (age 87–88) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Benny Handy (born 1937) is an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1982 to 1989.
Handy was first elected to the 39th district in 1981 following the retirement of incumbent representative Lawrence Maynard.[1] In 1982, redistricting moved Handy to the 42nd district, to which he was elected in 1984. He was defeated for renomination in 1988 by Leonard Gray.[2]
References
- ^ "House Races Failing to Stir Up Much Excitement". The Lexington Herald. October 18, 1981. p. C2.
- ^ https://elect.ky.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/Election%20Results/1980-1989/1988/88pristaterep3.txt