Harvey Kenton
Harvey R. Kenton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| In office November 3, 2010 – November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | V. George Carey |
| Succeeded by | Bryan Shupe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1940 or 1941 (age 82–83) Milford, Delaware |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Milford, Delaware |
| Alma mater | Delaware Technical Community College (AAS) |
Harvey R. Kenton (born 1940/1941)[1] is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the Delaware House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019, representing District 36.[2][3]
Career and education[edit]
After graduating from high school, Kenton enlisted in the United States Navy. He worked in agriculture for decades before being elected to the Delaware House of Representatives in 2010.[1]
In June 2021, at the age of 80, Kenton earned an associate degree in applied science for production agriculture from Delaware Technical Community College, also winning the Outstanding Graduate Award.[1]
Electoral history[edit]
- In 2010, Kenton won the general election with 5,229 votes (54.3%) against Democratic nominee C. Russell McCabe to replace retiring Republican V. George Carey.[4]
- In 2012, Kenton was unopposed in the general election, winning 6,298 votes.[5]
- In 2014, Kenton was unopposed in the general election, winning 4,455 votes.[6]
- In 2016, Kenton was unopposed in the general election, winning 7,175 votes.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Overturf, Madeleine (July 2, 2021). "Former State Rep. Harvey Kenton Graduates College at 80 Years Old". WBOC-TV.
- ^ "Former Representative Harvey R. Kenton (R)". Dover, Delaware: Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ^ "Representative Harvey Kenton's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 2, 2010. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2012. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 7, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
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