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Ron Ramsey
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Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee
Tennessee State Senate, District 4
Incumbent
In office
1996 - Present
Term ends
November 8, 2016
Years in position 17
PartyRepublican
PredecessorJohn Shelton Wilder (D)
Leadership
Speaker of the Senate
2007-Present
Compensation
Base salary$19,009/year
Per diem$173/legislative day
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
First elected1996
Next electionNovember 8, 2016
Campaign $$4,104,915
Term limitsN/A
Prior offices
Tennessee State Senate
1997 - Present
Tennessee House of Representatives
1990 - 1996
Education
Bachelor'sEast Tennessee State University, 1978
Personal
Birthday11/20/1955
Place of birthJohnson City, TN
ProfessionReal Estate Broker/Auctioneer
ReligionUnited Methodist
Websites
Office website
www.CandidateVerification.org

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Ron Ramsey (born November 20, 1955) is the current Speaker of the Tennessee State Senate, representing Senate District 4. He was first elected to this office in 1996.

He is also the Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee by virtue of his speakership. Ramsey succeeded long-term Democratic Lieutenant Governor John S. Wilder in 2007.[1] Ramsey garnered all of the GOP senators and one Democratic senator, Rosalind Kurita of Clarksville, in the vote for lieutenant governor.

Ramsey was elected to the General Assembly as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives in 1990, and served two terms.

Biography

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.[1] 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.[1]

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ramsey served on the following committees:

Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ramsey served on these committees:

Issues

Health Care Compact

Ramsey announced his support for the Health Care Compact on February 7, 2011.[2]

Tax relief exemption

Lt. Gov. Ramsey and Sen. Ken Yager co-sponsored a bill to raise the standard exemption on the Hall Tax in 2011. Gov. Bill Haslam included the measure in his 2011 budget plan.

The Hall Tax relief included in the budget applies to Tennesseans age 65 and older. Of the individuals who pay the Hall Tax, 48 percent are age 65 and older.

“We tell middle class folks to save and invest for their retirement and then we punish them for it by taxing their nest egg,” said Ramsey. “Working men and women of modest means who have saved wisely should not have to see their hard-earned dollars taxed. This exemption will aid middle class people who live modestly get a break on their hard earned savings.”

“I am delighted Governor Haslam has included Hall Tax relief for senior citizens in his supplemental budget plan,” said Senator Yager. “This was part of my platform when I ran for State Senate; therefore, I am very pleased that it was included in the Governor’s budget. This puts the bill in excellent shape moving into the final days of this legislative session and making this tax relief closer to reality for many senior citizens across Tennessee.”[3]

Elections

2012

See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2012

Ramsey ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee State Senate District 4. Ramsey ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 2, 2012. He was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[4]

2010

In 2010 Ramsey made an unsuccessful bid for Governor of Tennessee, losing in the primary.

2008

On Nov. 4, 2008, Ramsey won re-election to the 2nd District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate, defeating opponent Bill Jones(D). [5]

Ramsey raised $260,823 for his campaign while Jones raised $6,633. [6]

Tennessee State Senate, District 2 (2008)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Ron Ramsey (R) 48,774
Bill Jones (D) 18,292

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Ramsey is available dating back to 1996. Based on available campaign finance records, Ramsey raised a total of $4,104,915 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 14, 2013.[7]

Ron Ramsey's Campaign Contribution History
Year Office Result Contributions
2012 TN State Senate Won $144,300
2010 Governor of Tennessee/TN State Senate* Defeated $3,140,361
2008 TN State Senate Won $260,823
2006 TN State Senate Not up for election $136,810
2004 TN State Senate Won $246,465
2000 TN State Senate Won $97,979
1996 TN State Senate Won $78,177
Grand Total Raised $4,104,915
* In 2010, Ramsey raised $37,550 for his Senate seat, which was not up for re-election, and $3,102,811 for the governor's race, which he lost in the primary.

2012

Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.

2008

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Tennessee State Senate District 2
September 1995-2012
Succeeded by
Doug Overbey (R)
Preceded by
Mike Faulk (R)
Tennessee State Senate District 4
2012-present
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Preceded by
John S. Wilder (D)
Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee
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