Ernie Fletcher
Ernest Lee Fletcher (born November 12, 1952) is an American physician and politician.[1]
Ernie Fletcher | |
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| 60th Governor of Kentucky | |
| In office December 9, 2003 – December 11, 2007 | |
| Lieutenant | Steve Pence |
| Preceded by | Paul Patton |
| Succeeded by | Steve Beshear |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 6th district | |
| In office January 3, 1999 – December 8, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Scotty Baesler |
| Succeeded by | Ben Chandler |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 78th district | |
| In office 1995–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Leslie Trapp |
| Succeeded by | Tom McKee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ernest Lee Fletcher 12 November 1952 (aged 73) Mount Sterling, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Glenna Foster |
| Alma mater | University of Kentucky (BS, MD) |
| Awards | Air Force Commendation Medal Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Signature | Ernie Fletcher's signature |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | 15px U.S. Air Force |
| Years of service | 1974–1980 |
| Rank | 15px Captain |
In 1998, he was elected to the first of three terms in the United States House of Representatives. He resigned in 2003 after being elected the 60th Governor of Kentucky and served until 2007. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Ernie Fletcher Media
- Baesler.jpg
Scotty Baesler defeated Fletcher for a congressional seat in 1996.
- A.B. Chandler.jpg
Ben Chandler, Fletcher's Democratic opponent in the 2003 gubernatorial race
- JayLenoJul08.jpg
Jay Leno's jokes about Fletcher's effort to create a brand for Kentucky prompted an appearance by Fletcher on The Tonight Show
- Ernie Fletcher in Louisville, Kentucky (May 11, 2005).jpg
Fletcher with U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings in 2005
- Anne Northup, official 109th Congress photo.jpg
Anne Northup challenged Fletcher in the 2007 Republican gubernatorial primary.
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References
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