Kenneth King (Kansas politician)

Kenneth Ray King (May 21, 1930January 20, 2003) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives from 1978 to 1996. He represented the 77th District and lived in Leon, Kansas.

Kenneth King
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 77th district
In office
1978–1996
Preceded byBob Whittaker
Succeeded byPeggy Palmer
Personal details
Born(1930-05-21)May 21, 1930
Wichita, Kansas
Died(2003-01-20)January 20, 2003
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceLeon, Kansas

King was initially appointed to the House to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Bob Whittaker. He served for 18 years, and declined to run for re-election in 1996; he was succeeded by his former campaign manager Peggy Palmer, whom he endorsed.

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