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Senator Ronald 'Ron' Lynn Ramsey

Ron Ramsey
Full Name: Ronald 'Ron' Lynn Ramsey
Office: State Senate (TN) - District 4, Republican
Lieutenant Governor (TN), Republican
First Elected: 1996
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 11/08/2016
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Sindy; 3 Children: Tiffany, Sheena, Madison
Birth Date: 11/20/1955
Birth Place: Johnson City, TN
Home City: Blountville, TN
Religion: United Methodist

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Recent Key Votes

SB 3597 - Prohibits Discrimination Against Religious Student Groups at Public Universities
Legislation (Yea)

April 30, 2012 - Prohibits a state higher education institution from discriminating against or denying recognition, funds, or facilities to a student organization based on the religious nature ...

SB 2580 - Requires Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients
Legislation (Yea)

April 25, 2012 - Requires each adult applicant to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to submit to drug testing (Sec. 3). Requires that ...

HB 2638 - Prohibits Camping in Non-Designated Areas of Public Property
Legislation (Yea)

Feb. 23, 2012 - Prohibits a person from knowingly camping on state-owned property that is not designated for use as a camping area, a violation of which would ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Taxes

A pro-jobs economy must have low taxes and limited regulation. Under my leadership, the Senate passed the largest tax cut in Tennessee history by cutting ...

Issue Position: Healthcare

Obamacare The Federal Government, under the Obama Administration, passed a trillion dollar government takeover of our health care system. Obamacare will take away patients' choice ...

Issue Position: Jobs & Economy

Tennessee Jobs & Our Economy Since I began my career in public service one thing has remained constant: I have fought every step of the ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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Campaign Finances

Top industry Health Professionals ($18,050.00)
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Ron Ramsey refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
rep.bob.ramsey@capitol.tn.gov

Capitol Email
lt.gov.ron.ramsey@capitol.tn.gov

Capitol Website
http://ltgov.tn.gov/

Capitol Website
http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/Senate/members/s2.html

General Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/RonRamsey

Capitol
301 6th Avenue North
Suite 1 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-741-4524
Fax: 615-253-0197

Capitol
301 6th Avenue North
Suite 1 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-741-4524
Fax: 615-253-0197

District
3311 Highway 126
Blountville, TN 37617
Phone: 423-323-8700

District
3311 Highway 126
Blountville, TN 37617
Phone: 423-323-8700

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