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Kenneth King
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 77th district
In office
1978–1996 [1]
Preceded by Bob Whittaker
Succeeded by Peggy Palmer
Personal details
Born(1930-05-21)May 21, 1930
Wichita, Kansas
Died(2003-01-20)January 20, 2003
Political party Republican
Residence Leon, Kansas

Kenneth Ray King (May 21, 1930–January 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.

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. [2] [3]

References

  1. ^ "Kansas Legislators, Past and Present - King, Kenneth". kslib.info. State Library of Kansas. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  2. ^ "Peggy Palmer: Profile". lkm.org. League of Kansas Municipalities. November 11, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  3. ^ Palmer, Peggy. "Political Career". peggypalmer.com. Peggy Palmer - Personal website. Retrieved November 2, 2022.