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Ken Bennett is an American politician who served as the Secretary of State of Arizona from 2009 to 2015. He was the Republican nominee for Governor of Arizona in 2014.
Bennett was born in Tucson, Arizona, and graduated from the University of Arizona in 1981 with a degree in business administration. He served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 1993 to 1997 and in the Arizona Senate from 1997 to 2009.
In 2009, Bennett was appointed Secretary of State of Arizona by Governor Jan Brewer. He was re-elected in 2010 and served until 2015.
In 2014, Bennett was the Republican nominee for Governor of Arizona, but lost to Democrat Doug Ducey.
Bennett is married to his wife, Lisa, and has four children. He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Kenneth Roy Bennett |
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| Age |
65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
1 August, 1959 |
| Birthday |
1 August |
| Birthplace |
Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 65 years old group.
Ken Bennett Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Ken Bennett's Wife?
His wife is Jeanne Tenney Bennett (m. 1982)
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| Wife |
Jeanne Tenney Bennett (m. 1982) |
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| Children |
Ryan Bennett, Clif Bennett, Dana Bennett |
Ken Bennett Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ken Bennett worth at the age of 65 years old? Ken Bennett’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from . We have estimated
Ken Bennett's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
In 2015, Bennett announced his intention to run for Congress in Arizona's 1st Congressional district. He was endorsed by the Arizona Republic. On August 30, 2016, he lost the Republican primary to Sheriff Paul Babeu.
Bennett officially announced his intention to run for Governor on November 12, 2013. Bennett came in fourth in the six-way republican primary, gaining 11.45 percent of the vote and losing to Doug Ducey.
When Jan Brewer ascended from Arizona Secretary of State to Governor upon Janet Napolitano's resignation to become United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Bennett was selected as the new Secretary of State, being sworn in on January 26, 2009. Upon completing that term, Bennett won election to a full term as Secretary of State in the November 2010 with 59% of the vote.
As part of a plea deal that Clifton accepted in 2006, he was sentenced to spend 30 days in jail, in addition to probation and community service.
In 2005, Clifton, along with two others, were arrested and accused of "brooming" 18 middle-school aged boys in the buttocks area while they were clothed. Witness reports on the "brooming" incidents ranged from the use of brooms to touch the boys' rectal areas, to holding one boy down while shoving a broomstick against his buttocks.
In 1998, he was elected to the Arizona State Senate, serving four two-year terms, the second as Chairman of the Education Committee, and the third and fourth as President of the Senate (2003–2007).
He was appointed to the Arizona State Board of education in 1992, serving as president in 1996 and 1998.
Bennett was elected to the Prescott City Council in 1985 and served as Mayor Pro Tem in 1988. He served on the City Council until 1989.
Bennett began work for Bennett Oil Company, a fuel distribution business in northern Arizona, in 1984. Initially working in finance, Bennett was eventually hired as the chief executive officer, where he remained until 2006.
He met his wife Jeanne at ASU, and the two were married in 1982. They have three grown children – Ryan, Dana and Clifton – and two grandsons.
In 1981, he graduated from Yavapai College under the President's Scholarship. He then transferred to Arizona State University (ASU) in Tempe, graduating with Bachelor's in Accounting.
Kenneth Roy Bennett (born August 1, 1959) is an American businessman and politician who served as president of the Arizona Senate and served as the 19th Secretary of State of Arizona, from 2009 to 2015. He was a candidate for Governor of Arizona in the 2014 election and 2018 election. He is a member of the Republican Party.
