Ben Chandler
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.
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 September 12, 1959 Versailles, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jennifer Romine |
| Relatives | Happy Chandler (grandfather) |
| Education | University of Kentucky (BA, JD) |
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