Ernie Fletcher
Ernest Lee Fletcher (born November 12, 1952) is an American physician and politician.
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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 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 |
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| 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.
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 Vote Smart
- Follow the Money – Ernie Fletcher & Stephen B Pence 2006 campaign contributions
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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