Ben Chandler
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Albert Benjamin Chandler III (born September 12, 1959) is an American lawyer and politician who served as the United States representative for Kentucky's 6th congressional district from 2004 to 2013. A Democrat, Chandler was first elected to Congress in a 2004 special election. He served until January 2013, having been defeated for re-election by Andy Barr in the 2012 elections.
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Ben Chandler | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 6th district | |
In office February 17, 2004 – January 3, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Ernie Fletcher |
Succeeded by | Andy Barr |
47th Attorney General of Kentucky | |
In office December 12, 1995 – December 9, 2003 | |
Governor | Paul Patton |
Preceded by | Chris Gorman |
Succeeded by | Greg Stumbo |
Auditor of Kentucky | |
In office December 10, 1991 – December 12, 1995 | |
Governor | Brereton Jones |
Preceded by | Bob Babbage |
Succeeded by | Ed Hatchett |
Personal details | |
Born | Albert Benjamin Chandler III (1959-09-12) September 12, 1959 (age 64) Versailles, Kentucky, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jennifer Romine |
Relatives | Happy Chandler (grandfather) |
Education | University of Kentucky (BA, JD) |
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