Bud Gregory (American politician)

Chester William "Bud" Gregory (1930 – October 27, 2018) was an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1985 to 1993. Gregory was first elected to the house in 1984, defeating incumbent representative Allene Craddock for renomination.[1] He did not seek reelection in 1992.[2]

Chester Gregory
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 25th district
In office
January 1, 1985  January 1, 1993
Preceded byAllene Craddock
Succeeded byJimmie Lee
Personal details
Born1930
DiedOctober 27, 2018(2018-10-27) (aged 87–88)
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States
PartyDemocratic
SpouseLola
Children2
Parent(s)Chester Gregory
Lillie
Military service
AllegianceUnited States

Gregory died in October 2018 at age 88.[3]

References

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  1. "Election '84: Absentee ballots may determine winner in 52nd District contest". The Courier-Journal. May 30, 1984. p. A7. The losers were ... Allene Craddock, whose quiet, door-to-door campaign style couldn't match the support marshaled by Elizabethtown City Councilman Chester "Bud" Gregory.
  2. "Rep. Freibert to skip race". The State Journal. January 7, 1992. p. A8. Freibert becomes the third incumbent House member to announce they will not seek reelection. The other two, Bud Gregory of Elizabethtown ...
  3. "Chester Gregory Obituary". Legacy.com. Retrieved February 27, 2026.