Luke Kenley

Luke Kenley
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 20th district
In office
November 17, 1992 – September 30, 2017
Preceded by Anthony C. Maidenberg
Succeeded by Victoria Spartz
Judge for the Noblesville City Court
In office
March 16, 1974 – September 1, 1989
Appointed by Max E. Robinson
Preceded by Jerry Barr
Succeeded by Stephen H. Free
Personal details
Born Howard A. Kenley
(1945-03-28) March 28, 1945
Fort Stockton, Texas
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Sarah
Children 3[1]
Residence Noblesville, Indiana
Alma mater Miami University (AB)[2]
Harvard Law School (JD)
Occupation Politician
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1969–1971
Rank First Lieutenant

Howard "Luke" A. Kenley (born March 28, 1945) is a Republican and a former member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 20th District. Kenley was first elected in 1992, defeating incumbent State Senator 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] 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.[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]

References

  1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20050930133015/http://www.in.gov/legislative/homepages/S20/bio.html
  2. ↑ http://legdb.iga.in.gov/#!/legislator/6593/Howard%20(Luke)-Kenley
  3. ↑ "The Indianapolis Star from Indianapolis, Indiana on November 4, 1992 · Page 17". newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "The Call-Leader from Elwood, Indiana on November 19, 1992 · Page 3". newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "The Indianapolis News from Indianapolis, Indiana on April 18, 1975 · 14". newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ "The Indianapolis Star from Indianapolis, Indiana on September 22, 1989 · Page 25". newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ https://www.indianasenaterepublicans.com/luke-kenley
  8. ↑ "Luke Kenley Drops Out Of GOP Governor's Race". Times-Union. July 1, 2003.
  9. ↑ "Sen. Luke Kenley, key architect of state budget, to retire Sept. 30". indystar.com.
  10. ↑ "State Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville) to retire after 25 years". fox59.com. 5 July 2017.
  11. ↑ "Republicans make surprise pick to replace Sen. Luke Kenley". indystar.com.


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