Ken Bennett
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| Ken Bennett | |
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| Arizona Secretary of State | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2009 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Website | Official Arizona Secretary of State website |
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Ken Bennett (born August 1, 1959, in Tucson, Arizona) is the current Republican Secretary of State of Arizona. He was appointed to the position by exiting-Secretary of State Jan Brewer, who have ascended to the office of governor following the resignation of Janet Napolitano in January 2009.[1]
Education
- Bachelor's degree, Arizona State University (1984) in accounting
Political career
Bennett began his political career as a member of the Prescott City Council for four years beginning in 1985. Then from 1994 to 1996, he served as a member of the Arizona State Charter Schools Board. He was elected in 1999 to serve the public on the Arizona State Senate, a position he maintained until 2007. In the midst of his tenure as State Senator, he was appointed as President of the Senate from 2003 until 2007.
Other roles
- Coach, Prescott Little League and AYSO Soccer (1989-1995)
- Director, Prescott Chamber of Commerce (1991-1993)
- Scout Master, Volunteer, Boy Scouts of America (1993-1998)
- Former Director, Education Leaders Council (1995-present)
Family life
Ken Bennett currently resides in Prescott, Arizona with his wife, Jeanne, and their three children - Ryan, Dana, and Clif. He is a practicing member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Awards
- Polly Rosenbaum Award (2007) from the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records
Contact Information
Capitol Executive Tower
7th Floor
1700 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2888
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