Harvey R. Kenton (born 1940/1941) is an American politician. He was a

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member of the

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from 2011 to 2019, representing District 36.

Career and education

After graduating from high school, Kenton enlisted in the

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. He worked in agriculture for decades before being elected to the

in 2010. 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.

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. *In 2012, Kenton was unopposed in the general election, winning 6,298 votes. *In 2014, Kenton was unopposed in the general election, winning 4,455 votes. *In 2016, Kenton was unopposed in the general election, winning 7,175 votes.

References

External links

Official page
at the

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Campaign site
* Place of birth missing (living people) Year of birth missing (living people) 1940s births Living people Republican Party members of the Delaware House of Representatives 21st-century American legislators People from Milford, Delaware {{Delaware-politician-stub