Carl Hines | |
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Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
In office January 1, 1978 – January 1, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Norbert Blume |
Succeeded by | Porter Hatcher |
Personal details | |
Born | Louisville, Kentucky, United States | March 23, 1931
Died | September 7, 2016 | (aged 85)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Teresa Churchill |
Children | 4 |
Occupation | Politician, Attorney, and Real Estate Agent |
Carl R. Hines Sr. (March 23, 1931 – September 7, 2016) was a former American politician in the state of Kentucky and the first African-American to have served Louisville District 43.[1] He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1978 to 1987, as a Democrat.[2][3] He attended the University of Louisville and earned a Bachelor of Science degree, and also attended Law School there. He was a real estate agent.[4] Hines married Teresa Churchill and had four children.