Reginald Meeks | |
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Member of the KentuckyHouseofRepresentatives from the 42nd district | |
In office January 1, 2001 –December 17, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Eleanor Jordan |
Succeeded by | Keturah Herron |
Personal details | |
Born | Louisville,Kentucky | March 21,1954
Political party | Democratic Party |
Residence | Louisville,Kentucky |
Alma mater | Wabash College,University of Iowa |
Profession | Educator,attorney |
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