David Kerr | |
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President of the Kansas Senate | |
In office January 8, 2001 –2004 | |
Preceded by | Dick Bond |
Succeeded by | Stephen Morris |
Member of the Kansas State Senate from the 34th District | |
In office 1985–2004 | |
Preceded by | Bert Chaney |
Succeeded by | Terry Bruce |
Personal details | |
Born | May 4,1945 [1] Pratt,Kansas |
Political party | Republican |
Relations | Fred Kerr (brother) |
Residence | Hutchinson,Kansas |
David Kerr (born May 4,1945) is an American former politician who spent two decades as a Republican in the Kansas State Senate.
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