REGULATORY · KY · 1956-1960
Ben J. Butler
Agriculture Commissioner · Democrat · Kentucky
Background
Between 1956 and 1960, Ben J. Butler held the Agriculture Commissioner seat in Kentucky, a 4-year tenure. Took office after Harry F. Walters; succeeded by Wendell P. Butler. Same-year political environment (1956): Governor A. B. "Happy" Chandler.
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Others who held this office in Kentucky
- Jonathan Shell (2024-present)
- Ryan Quarles (2016-2024)
- James Comer (2012-2016)
- Richie Farmer (2004-2012)
- Billy Ray Smith (1996-2004)
- Hilma Prather (1992-1996)
- Ed Logsdon (1988-1992)
- Alben W. Barkley II (1980-1988)
- Wendell P. Butler (1972-1980)
- Harry F. Walters (1948-1956)
- Ben S. Adams (1944-1948)