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Tom Jensen
| Tom Jensen | ||
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| Kentucky State Senate District 21 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Floor Leader, Kentucky House of Representatives | ||
| 1992-1994 | ||
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2008 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kentucky House of Representatives | ||
| 1988-1996 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Cumberland College | |
| J.D. | Northern Kentucky University, 1978 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 29, 1948 | |
| Place of birth | Cincinnati, OH | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Jensen attended Sue Bennett Junior College. He went on to earn his Bachelors in Secondary Education from Cumberland College. He then received his JD from Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 1978.
Jensen is former Legal Counsel for the Republican Caucus of the Kentucky House of Representatives. He has also been an attorney since 1978.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jensen served on the following committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee, Kentucky State Senate
- Banking and Insurance Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Judiciary Committee, Kentucky General Assembly, Co-Chair
- Local Government Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Natural Resources and Environment Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- State Government Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Judiciary Committee, Kentucky State Senate, Chair
- Natural Resources and Energy Committee, Kentucky State Senate, Vice Chair
- State and Local Government Committee, Kentucky State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jensen served on the following committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee, Kentucky State Senate
- Natural Resources and Energy Committee, Kentucky State Senate
- State and Local Government Committee, Kentucky State Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2012
Jensen ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky State Senate District 21. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 22, 2012, but withdrew before the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jensen was re-elected to the 21st District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate. He had no opposition.[3] Jensen raised $98,840 for his campaign.[4]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 21 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Jensen (R) | 29,471 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008 Jensen collected $98,840 in donations.[5]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jensen, Tom | $63,990 |
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $1,500 |
| Kentucky Automobile Dealers | $1,500 |
| Begley, Charles | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Tom Jensen News Feed
- St. Lucie County Community Calendar, updated April 30 - TCPalm
- Reading the Corn leaves: NRSC continues push to link Dems and Progress KY - Politico (blog)
- St. Lucie County Community Calendar, updated May 1 - TCPalm
- Christie top contender against Clinton if he can survive GOP primary, poll shows - Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com
- Reeling elsewhere, labor poised for Minn. gains - Lexington Herald Leader
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Personal
Jensen and his wife, Nannette, have two children.
External links
- Campaign Website
- Official Kentucky Legislature page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 1996, 1994
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Albert L. Robinson |
Kentucky State Senate District 21 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Albert Robinson (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Kentucky House of Representatives 1989-1996 |
Succeeded by NA |
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