Jenean Hampton
Jenean Michelle Hampton (born May 12, 1958) is an American politician who served as the 57th lieutenant governor of Kentucky from 2015 to 2019. Hampton was the running mate of gubernatorial candidate Matt Bevin in the 2015 election. A Republican, Hampton was the first African American to hold statewide office in Kentucky history and the third African-American woman to have served as lieutenant governor of a U.S. state.
Jenean Hampton | |
|---|---|
| 57th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky | |
| In office December 8, 2015 – December 10, 2019 | |
| Governor | Matt Bevin |
| Preceded by | Crit Luallen |
| Succeeded by | Jacqueline Coleman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jenean Michelle Hampton May 12, 1958 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Doyle Isaak (m. 2001) |
| Education | Wayne State University (BS) University of Rochester (MBA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1985–1992 |
| Rank | Captain |
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