| 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. 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.
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
| Kentucky House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byLawrence Ray Maynard | Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 39th district 1982–1985 |
Succeeded byPearl Strong |
| Preceded byAubrey Williams | Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 42nd district 1985–1989 |
Succeeded byLeonard Gray |
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