C. M. "Hank" Hancock (March 3, 1936 – February 16, 2024) was an American politician in the state of Kentucky. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1974 to 1995. He was a Democrat.[1][2][3] Hancock was first elected to the house in 1973, defeating Democratic incumbent Kenneth Wood for renomination. He did not seek reelection in 1994.[4]
Hank Hancock | |
|---|---|
| Speaker pro tempore of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office January 8, 1980 – January 5, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Lloyd E. Clapp |
| Succeeded by | David Thomason |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 57th district | |
| In office January 1, 1974 – January 1, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth Wood |
| Succeeded by | Gippy Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 3, 1936 Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 2024 (aged 87) |
| Party | Democratic |
Hancock died on February 16, 2024, at the age of 87.[5]
References
edit- ↑ "2006OH040 Leg 095 | Louie B Nunn Center for Oral History". Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
- ↑ "Interview with C.M. "Hank" Hancock, February 9, 2006". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
- ↑ "C.M. "Hank" Hancock | Kentucky Transportation Center". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
- ↑ "Few lawmakers to face primary contest". The Lexington Herald-Leader. May 10, 1994. p. B3.
- ↑ "C. M. "Hank" Hancock". Legacy. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
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