Jack Coleman (politician)
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October 1, 1953
Jack Coleman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 55th district | |
| In office January 1, 1991 – January 1, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Jones |
| Succeeded by | Milward Dedman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jack Lillard Coleman Jr. October 1, 1953 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | Jacqueline Coleman |
| Parent | Jack Coleman |
| Alma mater | Eastern Kentucky University |
Jack Lillard Coleman Jr. (born October 1, 1953) is an American politician in the state of Kentucky. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1991 to 2005.[1] Coleman was first elected to the house in 1990, defeating Democratic incumbent Tom Jones for renomination.[2] He did not seek reelection in 2004 and was succeeded by Republican Milward Dedman.[3] Coleman also was a city commissioner of Harrodsburg, Kentucky from 2016 to 2018. Coleman also served on the Burgin Independent School Board and served as vice-chair of the school board.[4][5]
Coleman's father, Jack Sr., played in the National Basketball Association. His daughter, Jacqueline, was elected Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky in 2019.[6]
