Jack Coleman (politician) explained

Jack Coleman
State House3:Kentucky
District3:55th
Term Start3:January 1, 1991
Term End3:January 1, 2005
Predecessor3:Tom Jones
Successor3:Milward Dedman
Birth Name:Jack Lillard Coleman Jr.
Birth Date:1 October 1953
Birth Place:Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Children:Jacqueline Coleman
Residence:Burgin, Kentucky, U.S.
Parents:Jack Coleman
Alma Mater:Eastern Kentucky University

Jack Lillard Coleman Jr. (born October 1, 1953) is an American politician in the state of Kentucky. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1991 to 2005.[1] Coleman was first elected to the house in 1990, defeating Democratic incumbent Tom Jones for renomination.[2] He did not seek reelection in 2004 and was succeeded by Republican Milward Dedman.[3] Coleman also was a city commissioner of Harrodsburg, Kentucky from 2016 to 2018. Coleman also served on the Burgin Independent School Board and served as vice-chair of the school board.[4] [5]

Coleman's father, Jack Sr., played in the National Basketball Association. His daughter, Jacqueline, was elected Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky in 2019.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jack Coleman, Jr.'s Biography - The Voter's Self Defense System . Vote Smart . November 6, 2019.
  2. News: May 30, 1990 . Voters oust one-fourth of candidates who supported tax boost . . A1.
  3. News: March 13, 2004 . Democrats lash six of their party brethren . . A1.
  4. Web site: Herald . Harrodsburg . Jack Coleman Resigns From City Commission – The Harrodsburg Herald . Harrodsburgherald.com . November 6, 2019.
  5. Web site: Herald . Harrodsburg . A Mentor's Story: Jack Coleman – The Harrodsburg Herald . Harrodsburgherald.com . November 6, 2019.
  6. Web site: AG Andy Beshear chose Jacqueline Coleman as his running mate . Courier-journal.com . July 8, 2018 . September 9, 2019.