Martha Wilkinson

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Martha Wilkinson was the First Lady of Kentucky from 1987 to 1991. She is the wife of former Kentucky Gov. Wallace G. Wilkinson.

In 1991, when her husband was term limited from seeking a second consecutive term, Mrs. Wilkinson announced her candidacy for governor. She withdrew from the race before the Democratic primary when polls showed her trailing Lt. Gov. Brereton Jones.

Preceded by Dr. Bill Collins

First Lady of Kentucky 1987–1991

Succeeded by Libby Jones