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Jerry E. Abramson

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Jerry Abramson
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Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
Incumbent
In office
December 13, 2011 - Present
Term ends
2015
Years in position 2
PartyDemocratic
PredecessorDaniel Mongiardo (D)
Compensation
Base salary$113,615
Elections and appointments
First electedNovember 8, 2011
Next electionNovember 2015
Term limitsN/A
Prior offices
Mayor of Louisville
January 3, 2003 - January 3, 2011
January 1, 1986 – January 1, 1999
Education
Bachelor'sUniversity of Indiana
J.D.Georgetown University Law Center
Military service
Service/branchU.S. Army
Years of service1969-1971
Personal
BirthdaySeptember 12, 1946
Place of birthLouisville, Kentucky
ProfessionAttorney
ReligionJewish
Websites
Office website
Campaign website

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Jerry Edwin Abramson, (b. September 12, 1946) is the current Democratic Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky. He was first elected on November 8, 2011 on a ticket with incumbent Governor Steve Beshear.[1]

Biography

Growing up in the suburbs of Lousiville, Abramson worked at his family's grocery in the Smokewood neighborhood of Lousiville. From there, he went to neighboring Indiana to study business at Bloomington and then spent two years in the army.

Abramson returned to Kentucky after earning a J.D. at Georgetown and joined Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, PLLC. He also served two terms as an alderman before his first mayoral run. First elected in 1985, he served as the Mayor of Louisville from 1986 until 1999, during which time he championed the city's merger with the surrounding area to create the Louisville-Metro area. He later won election as Mayor of the new city-county structure and served two more terms, from 2003 until 2011.

Education

  • Seneca High School
  • BA, Indiana University at Bloomingtom
  • JD, Georgetown University Law Center

Political career

Kentucky Lieutenant Governor (2011-present)

Abramson has served as Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky since December 13, 2011. He was elected on a ticket with Gov. Steve Beshear.

Marriage equality

On April 8, 2013, Abramson announced that he and his wife supported marriage equality, stating, "I don’t believe government should judge which adults can and which cannot make a loving, life-long commitment to each other. That’s why both Madeline and I support marriage equality for all adults.”[2]

Mayor of Louisville (1986-1999, 2003-2011)

Abramson served as the Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky from January 1, 1986–January 1, 1999 and January 3, 2003-January 3, 2011.

Louisville Board of Aldermen (1976-1980)

Abramson served on the Louisville Board of Aldermen, representing the Third Ward from 1976-1980.[3]

Elections

2011

See also: Kentucky gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2011

On November 8, 2011 Abramson and Beshear defeated David Williams/Richie Farmer (R) and Gatewood Galbraith/Dea Riley (I).

Governor and Lt. Governor of Kentucky, 2011
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark.jpgSteve Beshear and Jerry E. Abramson 55.7% 464,245
     Republican David Williams and Richie Farmer 35.3% 294,034
     Independent Gatewood Galbraith and Dea Riley 9% 74,860
Total Votes 833,139


Campaign donors

Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. The following table offers a breakdown of Jerry Abramson's donors each year.[4] Click [show] for more information.


Personal

Along with his wife, Madeline, and their son, Abramson resides on Crescent Hill in Louisville.

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References

  1. ↑ Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, "Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson," accessed March 28, 2013
  2. ↑ Talking Points Memo, "Kentucky Lt. Governor Backs Marriage Equality," April 9, 2013
  3. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Lieutenant Governor Jerry E. Abramson's Biography," accessed March 28, 2013
  4. ↑ Follow the Money.org
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Daniel Mongiardo (D) 		Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
2011 - present 		Succeeded by
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