Ralph Abraham (politician)
American physician and congressman
Ralph Lee Abraham Jr. (born September 16, 1954),[1] is an American politician, physician and former veterinarian.[2] Abraham was the Republican United States Representative for Louisiana's 5th congressional district from 2015 until 2021.[3]
Ralph Abraham | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 2015 – January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Vance McAllister |
| Succeeded by | Julia Letlow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ralph Lee Abraham Jr. September 16, 1954 Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Dianne Abraham (m. 1977) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Louisiana State University (DVM) Louisiana State University, New Orleans (MD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Mississippi National Guard United States Coast Guard Auxiliary |
Abraham unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Louisiana in the 2019 election.
References
change- ↑ "Guide to the New Congress" (PDF). Roll Call. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 3, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
- ↑ Broach, Drew (October 25, 2017). "Just where does Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham actually live?". NOLA.com - The Times-Picayune. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
- ↑ "NELA Doctor Running for Congress". myarklamiss.com. May 30, 2014. Archived from the original on November 10, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
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