Marc Keahey was a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 22nd district.
George Marc Keahey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Lindsey |
| Succeeded by | Greg Albritton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1980 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Karie Keahey |
| Residence | Grove Hill, Alabama |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama Cumberland School of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Website | Keahey for Senate |
Personal life and education edit
Keahey earned a business degree from the University of Alabama, and in 2004 earned a JD from Cumberland School of Law. He has a wife, Karie, and four children.[1]
Career edit
After graduating from law school, Keahey served as a public defender, assistant district attorney, and private lawyer. Keahey was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2006, and won a special election the Alabama Senate in 2009. He won election to a full Senate term in 2010. Keahey served on the Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee, Business and Labor Committee, Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability Committee, Judiciary, and the Local Legislation No. 3 Committee.[1]
In 2010, Keahey was named Legislator of the Year by the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts.[2]
He dropped his re-election bid in 2014 after the Republican-controlled Senate redrew his district to be majority Republican.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b "Senator Marc Keahey". Alabama State Senate. Archived from the original on 3 October 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
- ^ "Senator named legislator of the year". Fox 10 TV. 16 November 2010. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
- ^ "Sen. Marc Keahey of Grove Hill drops re-election bid". 3 April 2014.