REGULATORY · KY · 1972-1980
Wendell P. Butler
Agriculture Commissioner · Democrat · Kentucky
Background
Wendell P. Butler (Democrat) was Kentucky's Agriculture Commissioner 1972–1980 (8 years). Took office after Ben J. Butler; succeeded by Alben W. Barkley II. Same-year political environment (1972): Governor Wendell Ford.
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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)
- Ben J. Butler (1956-1960)
- Harry F. Walters (1948-1956)
- Ben S. Adams (1944-1948)