Ralph Abraham (politician)
| Ralph Lee Abraham, Jr. | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 5th district |
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Assumed office January 3, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Vance McAllister |
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September 16, 1954 Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Dianne Abraham |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents | Ralph Lee and Marlene Posey Abraham |
| Residence | Mangham, Louisiana |
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United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Mississippi National Guard |
Ralph Lee Abraham, Jr. (born September 16, 1954) is an American physician and former veterinarian from Mangham, Louisiana, who won election on December 6, 2014, as a Republican to represent Louisiana's 5th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
Abraham is the son of the former Marlene Posey (1932–2015), a retired educator, and Ralph Abraham, Sr. (1933–1980).
He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, in Baton Rouge in 1980, and was a practicing veterinarian for 10 years. He returned to Louisiana State University School of Medicine for a medical degree in 1994, and practiced family medicine.
Abraham has served in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Mississippi National Guard. He and his wife, Dianne, have three children. He has been an aviation medical examiner.
Abraham defeated his Democratic opponent, Mayor Jamie Mayo of Monroe, by a margin of 134,612 votes (64.2 percent) to 75,004 (35.8 percent). He was sworn into office in the 114th United States Congress on January 3, 2015.
After his election, Abraham chose Luke J. Letlow, his campaign manager, as chief of staff.
Abraham believes the Affordable Care Act should be repealed. He opposes the expansion of Medicaid. Regarding illegal immigration, Abraham opposes amnesty and supports strengthening border security. He supports simplifying the tax code, equal pay for women, and approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline.
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