| State senate | Indiana |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| District | 20th |
| Term start | November 17, 1992 |
| Term end | September 30, 2017 |
| Predecessor | Anthony C. Maidenberg |
| Successor | Victoria Spartz |
| Office 1 | Judge of the Noblesville City Court |
| Term start 1 | March 16, 1974 |
| Term end 1 | September 1, 1989 |
| Predecessor 1 | Jerry Barr |
| Successor 1 | Stephen H. Free |
| Appointer 1 | Max E. Robinson |
| Party | Republican |
| Birth name | Howard A. Kenley |
| Birth date | March 28, 1945 (age 81) |
| Birth place | Fort Stockton, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Miami University (AB)[1] Harvard University (JD) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Spouse | Sarah |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1969–1971 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
Howard "Luke" A. Kenley (born March 28, 1945) is an American politician who served as a member of the Indiana Senate and city court judge of Noblesville, Indiana.
Early life and education
Kenley was born in Fort Stockton, Texas and attended both Miami University and Harvard Law School. He served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971. He reached the rank of First Lieutenant.[2]
Career
He represented the 20th District in the Indiana Senate. A Republican, Kenley was first elected to the Indiana State Senate in 1992, defeating incumbent Anthony C. Maidenberg.[3] He took office on November 17, 1992.[4] Before becoming a State Senator, Kenley served as a judge for Noblesville City Court from March 16, 1974, to September 1, 1989. He was appointed by Noblesville Mayor Max E. Robinson after incumbent judge, Jerry Barr, resigned.[5] He was replaced by Stephen H. Free.[6]
He made an unsuccessful bid to become the Republican nominee for Governor of Indiana in 2003, losing to Mitch Daniels.[7] He retired from the Senate on September 30, 2017.[8][9] He was replaced by Victoria Spartz.[10]
References
- ^ "Howard (Luke) Kenley". Indiana Legislator Database. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- ^ "Luke Kenley". www.indianasenaterepublicans.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-10.
- ^ "The Indianapolis Star from Indianapolis, Indiana on November 4, 1992 · Page 17". newspapers.com. November 4, 1992.
- ^ "The Call-Leader from Elwood, Indiana on November 19, 1992 · Page 3". newspapers.com. November 19, 1992.
- ^ "The Indianapolis News from Indianapolis, Indiana on April 18, 1975 · 14". newspapers.com. April 18, 1975.
- ^ "The Indianapolis Star from Indianapolis, Indiana on September 22, 1989 · Page 25". newspapers.com. September 22, 1989.
- ^ "Luke Kenley Drops Out Of GOP Governor's Race". Times-Union. July 1, 2003.
- ^ "Sen. Luke Kenley, key architect of state budget, to retire Sept. 30". indystar.com
- ^ "State Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville) to retire after 25 years". fox59.com. 5 July 2017.
- ^ "Republicans make surprise pick to replace Sen. Luke Kenley". indystar.com
External links
- Virtual Office of Senator Luke Kenley official Indiana State Legislature site
- Luke Kenley at Ballotpedia