Ernie Fletcher

Ernest Lee Fletcher (born November 12, 1952) is an American physician and politician.

Ernie Fletcher
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 (1952-11-12) November 12, 1952 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
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	U.S. Air Force
Years of service	1974–1980
Rank	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

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  Scotty Baesler defeated Fletcher for a congressional seat in 1996.

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  Ben Chandler, Fletcher's Democratic opponent in the 2003 gubernatorial race

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  Jay Leno's jokes about Fletcher's effort to create a brand for Kentucky prompted an appearance by Fletcher on The Tonight Show

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  Fletcher with U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings in 2005

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  Anne Northup challenged Fletcher in the 2007 Republican gubernatorial primary.

Other websites

• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
• Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
• Follow the Money – Ernie Fletcher & Stephen B Pence 2006 campaign contributions
• Appearances on C-SPAN