Harvey Kenton

Harvey R. Kenton
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives
from the 36th district
In office
November 3, 2010 – November 7, 2018
Preceded byV. George Carey
Succeeded byBryan Shupe
Personal details
Born1940 or 1941 (age 83–84)
Milford, Delaware
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Milford, Delaware
Alma materDelaware Technical Community College (AAS)

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

  1. ^ a b c Overturf, Madeleine (July 2, 2021). "Former State Rep. Harvey Kenton Graduates College at 80 Years Old". WBOC-TV.
  2. ^ "Former Representative Harvey R. Kenton (R)". Dover, Delaware: Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  3. ^ "Representative Harvey Kenton's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  4. ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 2, 2010. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  5. ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2012. Archived from the original on November 3, 2013. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  6. ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 7, 2014. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  7. ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 8, 2016. Archived from the original on May 28, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2019.


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