Kenneth D. Blankenbush[3] (born September 14, 1947)[1] is an American politician and a Republican member of the New York State Assembly.

Upon completing two years at Monroe Community College, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in history from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.

[2] In 1976, Blankenbush began his professional career with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and worked his way up to branch manager of the regional office in Watertown.

After a successful tenure at Metropolitan, he left to start BEL Associates, his own insurance and financial services business in Watertown.

[4] As his district is heavily Republican, his initial election in 2010 is the only time he has even faced an opponent.