Lucy McBath
American politician
Lucia Kay McBath (née Holman; born June 1, 1960) is an American politician. She is the U.S. representative from Georgia's 6th congressional district since 2019. McBath is a member of the Democratic Party.
Lucy McBath | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia | |
Assumed office January 3, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Karen Handel |
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Personal details | |
Born | Lucia Kay Holman June 1, 1960 Joliet, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Ronald Davis (div.) Curtis McBath (m. 2008) |
Children | 2, including Jordan Davis |
Residence | Marietta, Georgia, U.S. |
Education | Virginia State University (BA) |
Website | House website |
McBath's son, Jordan Davis, was murdered in November 2012. She an activist for gun control.
On May 24, 2022, McBath won a redistricting race against fellow incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Carolyn Bourdeaux in Georgia's 7th congressional district.[1]
References
change- ↑ Mitchell, Tia (May 24, 2022). "Lucy McBath defeats Carolyn Bourdeaux in Georgia's 7th District primary". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved May 26, 2022.