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Prior to being elected to the [[United States Congress]], Marchant graduated from [[Southern Nazarene University|Southern Nazarene University (SNU)]] in [[Bethany, Oklahoma]] with a business degree, was a real estate developer, and owned a homebuilding company. Marchant served as councilman on the [[Carrollton, Texas]] City Council from [[1980]] to [[1984]], was [[mayor]] of Carrollton from [[1984]] to [[1986]] and was a member of the [[Texas House of Representatives]] from [[1987]] to [[2004]]. |
Prior to being elected to the [[United States Congress]], Marchant graduated from [[Southern Nazarene University|Southern Nazarene University (SNU)]] in [[Bethany, Oklahoma]] with a business degree, was a real estate developer, and owned a homebuilding company. Marchant served as councilman on the [[Carrollton, Texas]] City Council from [[1980]] to [[1984]], was [[mayor]] of Carrollton from [[1984]] to [[1986]] and was a member of the [[Texas House of Representatives]] from [[1987]] to [[2004]]. |
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Marchant has been named a Top Ten Legislator by Texas Monthly Magazine and Legislator of the Year by the Texas Municipal League. <ref>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/elections/2004/candidates/22457/</ref> In the current 110th Congress, Marchant serves on the Financial Services Committee, Education and Labor Committee, and Oversight and Government Reform Committee.<ref>http://www.marchant.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=20</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Marchant, a veteran Texas politician, represents {{ushr|Texas|24}} ([http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/images/preview/congdist/tx24_109.gif map]). Marchant had planned to run for Congress two years earlier in a bid to represent the newly-created {{ushr|Texas|32|32nd district}} in suburban [[Dallas]], but fellow Republican [[Pete Sessions]], an incumbent, chose to run there instead. During the [[2003 Texas redistricting]], Marchant, in his position on the Texas House's Redistricting Committee, was ideally positioned to draw |
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| ⚫ | Marchant, a veteran Texas politician, represents {{ushr|Texas|24}} ([http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/images/preview/congdist/tx24_109.gif map]). Marchant had planned to run for Congress two years earlier in a bid to represent the newly-created {{ushr|Texas|32|32nd district}} in suburban [[Dallas]], but fellow Republican [[Pete Sessions]], an incumbent, chose to run there instead. During the [[2003 Texas redistricting]], Marchant, in his position on the Texas House's Redistricting Committee, was ideally positioned to help draw Texas districts. The 24th District, represented by 13-term incumbent [[United States Democratic Party|Democrat]] [[Martin Frost]], was considerably reformed, creating the 24th District which centered in Carrollton, where Marchant has held office for a quarter-century. |
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Marchant is a staunch [[George W. Bush]] supporter and worked with him when he was [[governor]] of Texas. Marchant has said the two of them agree on social and fiscal policy "99 percent of the time." He has said that his top priority on [[Capitol Hill]] will be cutting the federal [[deficit]]. |
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Marchant, a conservative politician, worked closely with [[George W. Bush]] when he was [[governor]] of Texas. Marchant has occasionally broken ranks with the GOP, as he did to increase the minimum wage.<ref>http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/opinion/points/stories/DN-mckenzie_20edi.ART.State.Edition1.379bba4.html</ref> He has said that his top priority on [[Capitol Hill]] will be cutting the federal [[deficit]]. Marchant played a strong role in shaping the Texas State financial regulatory environment and has formidable experience in reducing deficits.<ref>http://www.marchant.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=17</ref> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 04:49, 5 February 2008
Kenny Marchant | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 24th district | |
| In office 2005–present | |
| Preceded by | Martin Frost |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Donna Marchant |
Kenneth "Kenny" Marchant, a Republican from Texas, was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2004. He was born February 23, 1951 in Bonham, Texas, though he calls Coppell, Texas, home. He is married to Donna Marchant and has four children.
Prior to being elected to the United States Congress, Marchant graduated from Southern Nazarene University (SNU) in Bethany, Oklahoma with a business degree, was a real estate developer, and owned a homebuilding company. Marchant served as councilman on the Carrollton, Texas City Council from 1980 to 1984, was mayor of Carrollton from 1984 to 1986 and was a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1987 to 2004.
Marchant has been named a Top Ten Legislator by Texas Monthly Magazine and Legislator of the Year by the Texas Municipal League. [1] In the current 110th Congress, Marchant serves on the Financial Services Committee, Education and Labor Committee, and Oversight and Government Reform Committee.[2]
Marchant, a veteran Texas politician, represents Texas's 24th congressional district (map). Marchant had planned to run for Congress two years earlier in a bid to represent the newly-created 32nd district in suburban Dallas, but fellow Republican Pete Sessions, an incumbent, chose to run there instead. During the 2003 Texas redistricting, Marchant, in his position on the Texas House's Redistricting Committee, was ideally positioned to help draw Texas districts. The 24th District, represented by 13-term incumbent Democrat Martin Frost, was considerably reformed, creating the 24th District which centered in Carrollton, where Marchant has held office for a quarter-century.
Marchant, a conservative politician, worked closely with George W. Bush when he was governor of Texas. Marchant has occasionally broken ranks with the GOP, as he did to increase the minimum wage.[3] He has said that his top priority on Capitol Hill will be cutting the federal deficit. Marchant played a strong role in shaping the Texas State financial regulatory environment and has formidable experience in reducing deficits.[4]
External links
- U.S. Congressman Kenny Marchant official House site
- United States Congress. "Kenny Marchant (id: m001158)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Federal Election Commission — Kenny Ewell Marchant campaign finance reports and data
- On the Issues — Kenny Marchant issue positions and quotes
- OpenSecrets.org — Kenny Ewell Marchant campaign contributions
- Project Vote Smart — Representative Kenny E. Marchant (TX) profile
- SourceWatch Congresspedia — Kenny Marchant profile
- Washington Post — Congress Votes Database: Kenny Marchant voting record
- Kenny Marchant for Congressman official campaign site
- ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/elections/2004/candidates/22457/
- ^ http://www.marchant.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=20
- ^ http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/opinion/points/stories/DN-mckenzie_20edi.ART.State.Edition1.379bba4.html
- ^ http://www.marchant.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=17