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Larry J. Hopkins
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Hopkins c. 1981
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 6th district |
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| In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1993 |
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| Preceded by | John B. Breckinridge |
| Succeeded by | Scotty Baesler |
| Member of the Kentucky Senate | |
| In office 1976–1978 |
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office 1972–1976 |
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Larry Jones Hopkins
October 25, 1933 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | November 15, 2021 (aged 88) Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
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Carolyn Pennebaker
(m. 1956) |
| Children | 3, including Josh |
| Education | Murray State University |
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| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1954–1956 |
Larry Jones Hopkins (born October 25, 1933 – died November 15, 2021) was an American politician and businessman. He represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1993. He also ran for governor of Kentucky in 1991. His son, Josh Hopkins, is an actor.
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Early Life and Education
Larry Hopkins was born in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in Kentucky. He went to public schools in Wingo, Kentucky. Later, he studied at Murray State University.
Political Career
Hopkins served in the United States Marine Corps from 1954 to 1956. Before becoming a politician, he worked as a stockbroker. He also served as a clerk for Fayette County, Kentucky.
Serving in Kentucky
Hopkins began his political career in Kentucky. He was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1972 to 1976. After that, he served in the Kentucky Senate from 1976 to 1978.
Serving in Congress
Larry Hopkins was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He served there from January 3, 1979, to January 3, 1993. While in Congress, he was part of the United States House Committee on Armed Services. He helped create an important law called the Goldwater–Nichols Act.
In 1991, Hopkins decided to run for governor of Kentucky. He won the Republican primary election. However, he lost the main election to Brereton C. Jones. Hopkins did not run for re-election to Congress in 1992. He was later cleared of all charges related to a banking issue in the House.
Later Work
After his time in Congress, Hopkins continued to serve. He worked for the government in the George H. W. Bush administration. He was the director of the Tobacco Division. He also worked as a lobbyist, which means he tried to influence government decisions.
Personal Life
Larry Hopkins married Carolyn Pennebaker in 1956. They had three children. One of their children is their son, Josh Hopkins, who became an actor.
Death
Larry Hopkins passed away on November 15, 2021. He was 88 years old.
