Jenean Hampton

A Republican, Hampton was the first African American to hold statewide office in Kentucky history and the third African-American woman to have served as lieutenant governor of a U.S. state.[5] Hampton served in the United States Air Force for seven years as a computer systems officer, eventually attaining the rank of Captain.While stationed in Saudi Arabia, Hampton was responsible for radar software used in tracking enemy planes and in search and rescue missions.On November 3, 2015, Bevin and Hampton defeated the Democratic ticket of Attorney General Jack Conway and State Representative Sannie Overly in the 2015 Kentucky gubernatorial election.[11] Hampton was the first African American to hold statewide office in Kentucky history[7][12][13] and the third black woman to serve as lieutenant governor of a U.S.
Hampton speaking to members of the Kentucky National Guard in February 2016
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