Elisabeth Jensen

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Elisabeth Jensen
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 4, 2014

Education

Associate

Tobe-Coburn School

Contact

Personal website 

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Elisabeth Jensen was a Democratic candidate for the United States House of Representatives in the 2014 elections. She ran in the 6th Congressional District of Kentucky.[1] She was defeated by incumbent Andy Barr (R) in the general election.[2] She defeated Geoff Young in the Democratic primary on May 20, 2014.[3]

Biography

In 1984, Jensen earned her A.A.S. from Tobe-Coburn School in merchandising and buying operations.[4] Following graduation, she pursued a career in manufacturing and marketing.[5]

She serves as president and executive director of The Race for Education, a nonprofit organization providing financial aid, academic development programs and financial literacy training. She also served on the Kentucky State Advisory Commission for Exceptional Children since 2011.[6][5]

Jensen has been a Kentucky resident for 14 years.[6]

Elections

2014

See also: Kentucky's 6th Congressional District elections, 2014

Jensen ran for election to the U.S. House, representing the 6th Congressional District of Kentucky. She defeated Geoff Young in the Democratic primary on May 20, 2014.[3] The general election took place on November 4, 2014. [1]

U.S. House, Kentucky District 6 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngAndy Barr Incumbent 60% 147,404
     Democratic Elisabeth Jensen 40% 98,290
Total Votes 245,694
Source: Kentucky Secretary of State
U.S. House, Kentucky District 6 Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngElisabeth Jensen 60.9% 46,727
Geoff Young 39.1% 30,035
Total Votes 76,762
Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections

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Personal

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Jensen has a young son.[6]

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kentucky.com, "Education advocate Elisabeth Jensen to challenge U.S. Rep. Andy Barr" accessed June 19, 2013
  2. ↑ Politico, "House Elections Results," accessed November 11, 2014
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Associated Press, "Primary election results," accessed May 20, 2014
  4. ↑ LinkedIn: "Elisabeth Jensen," accessed March 11, 2014
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 [Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on February 28, 2014]
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Elisabeth for Kentucky: "Meet Elisabeth," accessed March 11, 2014
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