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Joseph Fischer (Kentucky politician)

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Preceded by
  
Katie Kratz Stine

Role
  
American Politician

Name
  
Joseph Fischer


Political party
  
Republican

Nationality
  
American

Party
  
Republican Party

Born
  
November 14, 1954 (age 69) Covington, Kentucky (
1954-11-14
)

Alma mater
  
Holy Cross College University of Cincinnati College of Law

Residence
  
Fort Thomas, Kentucky, United States

Education
  
University of Cincinnati College of Law, Holy Cross College

Joseph M. Fischer (born November 14, 1954 in Covington, Kentucky) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives representing District 68 since January 1999.

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Education

Fischer earned his BA from Holy Cross College and his JD from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

Policies

Fischer is a supporter of the Tea Party movement. He also supports increasing the statewide sales tax to 7%.

Elections

  • 2012 Fischer was unopposed for both the May 22, 2012 Republican Primary and the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 16,795 votes.
  • 1998 When District 68 Representative Katie Kratz Stine ran for Kentucky Senate and left the seat open, Fischer won the three-way 1998 Republican Primary and won the November 3, 1998 General election against Democratic nominee James Daley.
  • 2000 Fischer was unopposed for both the 2000 Republican Primary and the November 7, 2000 General election, winning with 12,641 votes.
  • 2002 Fischer was unopposed for both the 2002 Republican Primary and the November 5, 2002 General election, winning with 8,672 votes.
  • 2004 Fischer was unopposed for both the 2004 Republican Primary and the November 2, 2004 General election, winning with 14,762 votes.
  • 2006 Fischer was unopposed for the 2006 Republican Primary and won the November 7, 2006 General election with 7,646 votes (53.0%) against Democratic nominee Linda Klembara.
  • 2008 Fischer was unopposed for both the 2008 Republican Primary and the November 4, 2008 General election, winning with 16,690 votes.
  • 2010 Fischer was unopposed for both the May 18, 2010 Republican Primary and the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 12,210 votes.

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