Lynn Bechler

C. Lynn Bechler is a U.S. politician and a Republican who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2013 to 2023, representing district 4.^[1] Bechler was first elected in 2012 following the retirement of incumbent representative Mike Cherry. In 2022 he was redistricted into the 12th district and lost renomination to fellow representative Jim Gooch. In 2024, Bechler unsuccessfully ran for the 1st district in the Kentucky Senate.

Lynn Bechler
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 4th district
In office January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2023
Preceded by	Mike Cherry
Succeeded by	D. Wade Williams
Personal details
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Residence(s)	Marion, Kentucky, U.S.
Education	Saint Louis University (BS)

Education

Bechler earned his BS in aerospace engineering from Saint Louis University.^[1]

Elections

• 2010: To challenge incumbent Representative Mike Cherry, Bechler was unopposed for the May 18, 2010, Republican Primary, but lost the November 2, 2010, general election to Cherry.^[2]
• 2012: When District 4 Democratic Representative Mike Cherry left the Legislature and left the seat open, Bechler was unopposed for the May 22, 2012, Republican Primary^[3] and won the November 6, 2012, general election with 10,114 votes (56.9%) against Democratic nominee Raymond Giannini.^[4]