REGULATORY · KY · 2004-2012
Richie Farmer
Agriculture Commissioner · Republican · Kentucky
On the record
Convicted 2014 on misuse of office; UK basketball star turned politician
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · abuse-of-office
Background
Kentucky's Agriculture Commissioner 2004–2012: Richie Farmer — 8-year tenure. Took office after Billy Ray Smith; succeeded by James Comer. Press-relevant: Convicted 2014 on misuse of office; UK basketball star turned politician. Same-year political environment (2004): Governor Ernie Fletcher; Attorney General Greg Stumbo; Secretary of State Trey Grayson.
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- Ed Logsdon (1988-1992)
- Alben W. Barkley II (1980-1988)
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- Ben J. Butler (1956-1960)
- Harry F. Walters (1948-1956)
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