Luke Kenley Explained

Luke Kenley
Image Name:Susan Brooks and Luke Kenley (cropped).jpg
State Senate:Indiana
State:Indiana
District:20th
Term Start:November 17, 1992
Term End:September 30, 2017
Predecessor:Anthony C. Maidenberg
Successor:Victoria Spartz
Office1:Judge of the Noblesville City Court
Term Start1:March 16, 1974
Term End1:September 1, 1989
Predecessor1:Jerry Barr
Successor1:Stephen H. Free
Appointer1:Max E. Robinson
Party:Republican
Birth Name:Howard A. Kenley
Birth Date:28 March 1945
Birth Place:Fort Stockton, Texas, U.S.
Alma Mater:Miami University (AB)[1]
Harvard University (JD)
Occupation:Politician
Spouse:Sarah
Children:3[2]
Allegiance: United States
Serviceyears: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, city court judge, and mayor 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 First Lieutenant.[3]

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.[4] He took office on November 17, 1992.[5] 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.[6] He was replaced by Stephen H. Free.[7]

He made an unsuccessful bid to become the Republican nominee for Governor of Indiana in 2003, losing to Mitch Daniels.[8] He retired from the Senate on September 30, 2017.[9] [10] He was replaced by Victoria Spartz.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Howard (Luke) Kenley. Indiana Legislator Database. August 24, 2018.
  2. Web site: Archived copy . www.in.gov . 13 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20050930133015/http://www.in.gov/legislative/homepages/S20/bio.html . 30 September 2005 . dead.
  3. Web site: Luke Kenley . www.indianasenaterepublicans.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170910083934/https://www.indianasenaterepublicans.com/luke-kenley . 2017-09-10.
  4. Web site: The Indianapolis Star from Indianapolis, Indiana on November 4, 1992 · Page 17. newspapers.com.
  5. Web site: The Call-Leader from Elwood, Indiana on November 19, 1992 · Page 3. newspapers.com.
  6. Web site: The Indianapolis News from Indianapolis, Indiana on April 18, 1975 · 14. newspapers.com.
  7. Web site: The Indianapolis Star from Indianapolis, Indiana on September 22, 1989 · Page 25. newspapers.com.
  8. News: Luke Kenley Drops Out Of GOP Governor's Race. Times-Union. July 1, 2003.
  9. Web site: Sen. Luke Kenley, key architect of state budget, to retire Sept. 30. indystar.com.
  10. Web site: State Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville) to retire after 25 years. 5 July 2017. fox59.com.
  11. Web site: Republicans make surprise pick to replace Sen. Luke Kenley. indystar.com.