Arthur Louis Schmidt (May 1, 1927 - Sep 2, 2018) was an American politician in the state of Kentucky. He served in the Kentucky Senate and in the Kentucky House of Representatives. He was a member of the Republican party.[1][2] First elected to the house in 1963, he was defeated for reelection in 1965 by Democrat Henry "Bud" Overman. Schmidt ran against Overman again in 1967, defeating him.[3] Schmidt was elected to the senate in 1983 after incumbent Jim Bunning retired to run for governor. He did not seek reelection in 1992.
Art Schmidt
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Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 11th district | |
In office January 1, 1984 – January 1, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Jim Bunning |
Succeeded by | Dick Roeding |
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
In office January 1, 1968 – January 1, 1984 | |
Preceded by | Bud Overman |
Succeeded by | Jon Reinhardt |
In office January 1, 1964 – January 1, 1966 | |
Preceded by | Otto Ingram (redistricting) |
Succeeded by | Bud Overman |
Personal details | |
Born | (1927-05-01)May 1, 1927 Cold Spring, Kentucky, United States |
Died | September 2, 2018(2018-09-02) (aged 91) |
Political party | Republican |
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He died on Sep 2, 2018 at the age of 91.[4][5]
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