Tom Jensen
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| Tom Jensen | |
| Kentucky State Senate District 21 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2005 | |
| Current term ends 2013 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Senate website |
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Tom Jensen (b. December 29, 1948) has been a Republican member of the Kentucky Senate since 2004. He represents the 21st district.
Education
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.
Professional experience
Jensen is former Legal Counsel for the Republican Caucus of the Kentucky House of Representatives. He has also been an attorney since 1978.
Political experience
Jensen is a former delegate at the Republican National Convention. He was Chairman of the Laurel County Republican Party from 1982 to 1984. He served in the Kentucky State House from 1988 to 1996. From 1992 to 1994 he was House Minority Floor Leader. In 1996 he was Chair of the Kentucky Republican Party. He then joined the Kentucky State Senate in 2005. He has served in that position since, representing the 21st district.
Committee membership
- Banking and Insurance Committee, Kentucky Senate
- Natural Resources and Energy Committee, Kentucky Senate
- State and Local Government Committee, Kentucky Senate
Personal life
Jensen and his wife, Nannette, have two children.
External links
- Official Kentucky Legislature page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 1996, 1994
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
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