Kenneth F. Harper
American politician (1931–2025)
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Kenneth F. Harper (January 15, 1931 – November 21, 2025) was an American politician from the state of Kentucky. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1964 to 1968 and from 1982 to 1995, as a Republican.[1][2] Harper also served as Secretary of State of Kentucky from 1971 to 1972.[3] He was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean War.
Preceded byLouis DeFalaise
Succeeded byRichard Murgatroyd
Preceded byJames Murphy (redistricting)
Succeeded byCarl Ruh
Kenneth F. Harper | |
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
| In office January 1, 1982 – January 1, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Louis DeFalaise |
| Succeeded by | Richard Murgatroyd |
| In office January 1, 1964 – May 1968 | |
| Preceded by | James Murphy (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Carl Ruh |
| 75th Secretary of State of Kentucky | |
| In office February 2, 1971 – January 3, 1972 | |
| Governor | Louie B. Nunn Wendell Ford |
| Preceded by | Leila Feltner Begley |
| Succeeded by | Thelma Stovall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 15, 1931 Covington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 2025 (aged 94) |
| Party | Republican |
Harper attended the Kentucky Military Institute and University of Kentucky.[3]
Harper died on November 21, 2025, at the age of 94.[4]
