David L. Van Horn
David L. Van Horn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1978 – January 1, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Glenna A. Bevins |
| Succeeded by | Louie Mack |
| Constituency | 77th district |
| In office January 1, 1970 – January 1, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Don Ball |
| Succeeded by | Glenna A. Bevins |
| Constituency | 55th district (1970–1972) 77th district (1972–1976) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 3, 1929 |
| Died | December 31, 2001 (aged 72) |
| Party | Democratic |
David Lee Van Horn (December 3, 1929 – December 31, 2001) was an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1970 to 1976 and 1978 to 1985. Van Horn was first elected in 1969 following the retirement of incumbent representative Don Ball.[1] He did not run for reelection in 1975, instead unsuccessfully running for Attorney General in which he lost the Democratic nomination to Robert F. Stephens.[2]
Van Horn returned to the house in 1977, defeating Ernesto Scorsone and incumbent representative Glenna A. Bevins for the Democratic nomination.[3] In 1984, he was defeated for renomination by Louie Mack.[4]
Van Horn died on December 31, 2001.[5]
References
- ↑ "Don Ball Won't Seek Re-Election". The Lexington Leader. March 26, 1969 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Ardery, W. B. (May 28, 1975). "Close Race: Stephens In Lead". The Lexington Herald – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Here's a quick check on how your candidates fared". The Lexington Leader. May 25, 1977 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Duke, Jacqueline (May 30, 1984). "3 incumbents are defeated at Fayette polls". The Lexington Herald-Leader – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Obituary for David Lee Van Horn". The Lexington Herald-Leader. January 3, 2002 – via Newspapers.com.