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Art Schmidt

Art Schmidt

American politician

Arthur Louis Schmidt (May 1, 1927 - Sep 2, 2018) was an American politician in the state of Kentucky. He served in the Kentucky Senate and in the Kentucky House of Representatives. He was a member of the Republican party.[1][2] First elected to the house in 1963, he was defeated for reelection in 1965 by Democrat Henry "Bud" Overman. Schmidt ran against Overman again in 1967, defeating him.[3] Schmidt was elected to the senate in 1983 after incumbent Jim Bunning retired to run for governor. He did not seek reelection in 1992.

Quick Facts Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 11th district, Preceded by ...

He died on Sep 2, 2018 at the age of 91.[4][5]

References

  1. [1]
    Who's who in Government. Marquis Who's Who, Incorporated. February 8, 1977. ISBN 9780837912035 – via Google Books.
  2. [2]
    "2003OH183 Leg 064 | Louie B Nunn Center for Oral History". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2015-01-23.
  3. [3]
    "Close vote nothing for veteran legislator". The Lexington Herald-Leader. November 10, 1983. p. B1.
  4. [4]
    "Art Schmidt, NKY legendary citizen and legislator, has died at age 91; services Friday in Cold Spring | NKyTribune".
  5. [5]
    Ayres, B. Drummond Jr. (19 September 1993). "With Leaders Leaving Office for Jail, Kentucky Works to Refurbish Image". The New York Times.


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