LEGAL · KY · 1972-1976
Ed W. Hancock
Attorney General · Democrat · Kentucky
Background
Kentucky's Attorney General 1972–1976: Ed W. Hancock — 4-year tenure. Took office after John B. Breckinridge; succeeded by Robert F. Stephens. Same-year political environment (1972): Governor Wendell Ford.
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Others who held this office in Kentucky
- Russell Coleman (2024-present)
- Daniel Cameron (2020-2024)
- Andy Beshear (2016-2019)
- Jack Conway (2008-2016)
- Greg Stumbo (2004-2008)
- Ben Chandler (1996-2003)
- Chris Gorman (1992-1996)
- Frederic J. Cowan (1988-1992)
- David L. Armstrong (1984-1988)
- Steven L. Beshear (1980-1984)
- Robert F. Stephens (1976-1980)
- John B. Breckinridge (1968-1972)
- Robert F. Matthews (1964-1968)
- John B. Breckinridge (1960-1964)
- Jo M. Ferguson (1956-1960)
- J. D. Buckman Jr. (1952-1956)