Ken Kester

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Ken Kester
Colorado State Senate District 2
Incumbent
Assumed office 2002
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Republican
Profession	Businessman
Website	Senate website

Ken Kester (b. March 16, 1936) has been a Republican member of the Colorado Senate since 2002. He represents the 2nd district.

Education

Kester received his high school diploma.

Professional experience

Kester is a businessman.

Political experience

Kester was County Commissioner from 1975 to 1987 and from 1994 to 1998. He then served in the Colorado State House of Representatives from 1998 to 2002. He joined the Colorado State Senate in 2002. He has served in that position since, representing the 2nd district.

Committee membership

• Agriculture, Natural Resources & Energy Committee, Colorado Senate
• Local Government Committee, Colorado Senate

Personal life

Kester is widowed and has three children.

External links

• Official Colorado State Senate website of Senator Ken Kester
• Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Ken Kester
• Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2000

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