Ron Ramsey
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| Ron Ramsey | |
| Tennessee State Senate District 2 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1990 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Entrepreneur / Senator |
| Website | Biography |
Ronald Lynn "Ron" Ramsey (born November 20, 1955) is the current Speaker of the Tennessee State Senate; by virtue of his speakership, he is also the Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee. A Republican from Blountville in East Tennessee, Ramsey succeeded long-term Democratic Lieutenant Governor John S. Wilder, who had held the office since 1971.
Early years
Ramsey graduated from Sullivan Central High School during 1973, and later obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in 1978, majoring in Industrial Technology at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City. He is a member of the advisory board of the Farm Credit Association, a former president of the Blountville Business Association, and a former president and current member of the Bristol TN-VA Association of Realtors. He currently works as a real estate broker and an auctioneer.
State Government
Ramsey represents Senate District 2, which encompasses Johnson and Sullivan counties in East Tennessee.
He was elected to the General Assembly as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives in 1990, and served two terms. During his time as a state representative, Ramsey represented the 1st district, composed of Sullivan County. He was elected to the state Senate in 1994 and was reelected in 1998, 2002 and 2006.
In 2007, Ramsey garnered all of the GOP senators and one Democratic senator, Rosalind Kurita of Clarksville, in the vote for lieutenant governor. He won 18 votes to 15 for Wilder, making him the first Republican to serve as speaker of the Senate in 140 years. Ramsey named Kurita as speaker pro tempore in return for her support.
References
External links
- Ron Ramsey's profile at the Tennessee General Assembly
- Project Vote Smart Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996
- Ron Ramsey's archived profile as a state representative
- Search the Tennessee Online Campaign Finance Database for records filed by Ramsey.
- Tennessee Legislative Bills Sponsored and Co-sponsored by Senator Ron Ramsey.
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
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