Lynn Bechler
Lynn Bechler | |
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Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
In office January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Mike Cherry |
Succeeded by | D. Wade Williams |
Personal details | |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | Marion, Kentucky, U.S. |
Education | Saint Louis University (BS) |
C. Lynn Bechler is a U.S. politician and a Republican who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2013 to 2023, representing district 4.[1] Bechler was first elected in 2012 following the retirement of incumbent representative Mike Cherry. In 2022 he was redistricted into the 12th district and lost renomination to fellow representative Jim Gooch. Bechler is running for the 1st district in the Kentucky Senate in 2024.
Education
Bechler earned his BS in aerospace engineering from Saint Louis University.[1]
Elections
- 2010: To challenge incumbent Representative Mike Cherry, Bechler was unopposed for the May 18, 2010, Republican Primary, but lost the November 2, 2010, General election to Cherry.[2]
- 2012: When District 4 Democratic Representative Mike Cherry left the Legislature and left the seat open, Bechler was unopposed for the May 22, 2012, Republican Primary[3] and won the November 6, 2012, General election with 10,114 votes (56.9%) against Democratic nominee Raymond Giannini.[4]
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