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 | ![]() |
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.