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Hubert Collins

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Hubert Collins
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 97th district
In office
January 1, 1991 – January 1, 2017
Preceded byRay Preston
Succeeded byScott Wells
Personal details
Born(1936-08-19)August 19, 1936
Wittensville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedApril 21, 2023(2023-04-21) (aged 86)
Political partyDemocratic

Hubert Collins (August 19, 1936 – April 21, 2023) was an American politician from Kentucky, who represented the 97th district in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1991 to 2017. He was first elected to the house in 1990, defeating Republican Tom Hardin who had defeated incumbent Ray Preston for renomination.[1] A former teacher, auctioneer, car dealer and broker, Collins attended Morehead State University.[2] He was defeated for reelection in 2016 by Scott Wells.

Collins died in April 2023.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Voters oust one-fourth of candidates who supported tax boost". The Lexington Herald-Leader. May 30, 1990. p. A1.
  2. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  3. ^ Brewer, Courtney (April 24, 2023). "Longtime Eastern Kentucky State Representative dies". WSAZ. Retrieved February 2, 2024.