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
Official portrait, 2019
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia
Assumed office
January 3, 2019
Preceded byKaren Handel
Constituency
Personal details
Born
Lucia Kay Holman

(1960-06-01) June 1, 1960 (age 64)
Joliet, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Ronald Davis (div.)
Curtis McBath
(m. 2008)
Children2, including Jordan Davis
ResidenceMarietta, Georgia, U.S.
EducationVirginia State University (BA)
WebsiteHouse 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

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  1. Mitchell, Tia (May 24, 2022). "Lucy McBath defeats Carolyn Bourdeaux in Georgia's 7th District primary". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved May 26, 2022.