Richard P. Ernst | |
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| United States Senator from Kentucky | |
| In office March 4, 1921 – March 4, 1927 | |
| Preceded by | John C.W. Beckham |
| Succeeded by | Alben W. Barkley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Pretlow Ernst February 28, 1858 Covington, Kentucky |
| Died | April 13, 1934 (aged 76) Baltimore, Maryland |
| Political party | Republican |
Richard Pretlow Ernst (February 28, 1858 – April 13, 1934) was a U.S. Senator from Kentucky who served from 1921 to 1927. He was a Republican.