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Ken Lucas
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 4th district |
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| In office January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Bunning |
| Succeeded by | Geoff Davis |
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Kenneth Ray Lucas
August 22, 1933 Kenton County, Kentucky |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Lucas |
| Relations | Kenneth Lance Lucas |
Kenneth Ray "Ken" Lucas was born on August 22, 1933. He is an American politician from Kentucky. Ken Lucas is a member of the Democratic Party.
He served as a U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 4th congressional district. This means he was elected to represent people from a specific area in Kentucky in the United States Congress. He held this important job from 1999 to 2005.
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What is a U.S. Representative?
A U.S. Representative is a person elected by citizens to speak for them in the United States House of Representatives. This is one part of the United States Congress, which is the main law-making body of the U.S. government. Representatives work to create and vote on laws that affect everyone in the country.
Representing Kentucky's 4th District
Ken Lucas represented the 4th congressional district of Kentucky. This district includes several counties in northern Kentucky. His job was to make sure the needs and ideas of the people in his district were heard in Washington, D.C.
Working for Veterans
After his time in Congress, Ken Lucas continued to serve the public. On February 2, 2009, he was given a new role. Governor Steve Beshear appointed him as the Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs.
Supporting Those Who Served
The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs helps people who have served in the military. As Commissioner, Ken Lucas worked to support veterans and their families. This included helping them with healthcare, education, and other important services. It was a way for him to give back to those who bravely served the country.
