Kenneth Francisco
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Kenneth D. Francisco (November 16, 1941–March 7, 2013) was an American politician who served in both chamber of the Kansas State Legislature.
Quick Facts Member of the Kansas Senate from the 26th district, Preceded by ...
Kenneth Francisco | |
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Member of the Kansas Senate from the 26th district | |
In office January 14, 1991 – 1992 | |
Preceded by | Jim Francisco |
Succeeded by | Todd Tiahrt |
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 90th district | |
In office 1975–1978 | |
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 90th district | |
In office 1981–1990 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1941-11-16)November 16, 1941 Lamar, Colorado, U.S. |
Died | (2013-03-07)March 7, 2013 Newton, Kansas |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Everell D. Baldwin |
Relations | Jim Francisco (brother) |
Residence | Wichita, Kansas |
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Francisco was born in Lamar, Colorado on 16 November 1941.[1] His older brother was Jim Francisco, also a future Kansas state legislator. Kenneth Francisco served in the United States Army before starting a 26-year career in public office.[2] He served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 1975 to 1978, then 1981 to 1990, before his appointment to the Kansas Senate to succeed his brother between 1991 and 1992.[1] Kenneth Francisco later served on the Kansas Racing Commission.[2] Francisco died on 7 March 2013, aged 71.[2]