American politician
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
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
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
^ 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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