Michael Horsey

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Michael J. Horsey (born November 22, 1949) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Michael J. Horsey
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 190th district
In office
January 3, 1995[1] – November 30, 2004[2]
Preceded byVincent Hughes
Succeeded byThomas Blackwell
Personal details
Born (1949-11-22) November 22, 1949 (age 74)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLorna Denise
ChildrenMichael Horsey, Lauren Horsey
ResidencePhiladelphia
Alma materCheyney State College
Community College of Philadelphia
Penn State University
OccupationLobbyist
Website[1]

Biography

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Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 22, 1949, Horsey is a 1968 graduate of St. Thomas More High School in Philadelphia.[3] He earned a degree from Cheyney State College in 1975, an Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Community College of Philadelphia in 1980, and a paralegal certification from Penn State University in 1983.[3] He also attended classes at Antioch Law School.[3]

He and his wife, Lorna Denise Horsey, have two children, Michael Horsey Jr., and Lauren Horsey, and also have three grandchildren, John, Jordan, Micah and Jada Cherry).[4]

Public service career

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Prior to elective office, Horsey worked as a manager at the Philadelphia Parking Authority, as a 6th Ward Democratic leader, and as a Philadelphia public school teacher.[4]

Horsey was first elected to represent the 190th legislative district in 1994. He was defeated in the 2004 Democratic primary by Thomas Blackwell.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "SESSION OF 1995 - 179TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 1995-01-03.
  2. ^ Per Article II, Section 2 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, the legislative session ended on November 30, 2004
  3. ^ a b c "Mike J. Horsey (Democrat)". Official Pennsylvania House of Representatives Profile. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2000-01-20.
  4. ^ a b "Representative Michael Horsey 190th Legislative District Philadelphia County". Official Pennsylvania Democratic Caucus Biography. Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. Archived from the original on 2004-08-03.
  5. ^ "2004 General Primary- Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on 2008-11-27.
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