Benny Handy
American politician (born 1937)
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Benny Handy (born 1937) is an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1982 to 1989.
Preceded byLawrence Ray Maynard
Succeeded byLeonard Gray
Constituency39th district (1982–1985)
42nd district (1985–1989)
42nd district (1985–1989)
Born1937 (age 88–89)
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 88–89) |
| Party | Democratic |
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]
