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- ↑ "Barkley to run for state house". The Lexington Herald-Leader . February 21, 1986. p. B2.
The [4th district] is now held by Rep. Joel Ellington, D-Paducah, who is a candidate for the state Senate.
- ↑ "Political wheeler". The Lexington Herald-Leader . November 19, 1994. p. C1.
Hogancamp [won] the 4th District House seat vacated by Democrat Rex Smith, who did not seek re-election.
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