John C. Carney Jr.

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John Charles Carney Jr.[1] (born May 20, 1956) is an American politician serving as the 74th governor of Delaware since 2017. Before becoming governor, he served as the U.S. representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district from 2011 to 2017. He was also the 24th lieutenant governor of Delaware from 2001 to 2009.[2]

John Carney
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Carney in 2017
74th Governor of Delaware
Assumed office
January 17, 2017
LieutenantBethany Hall-Long
Preceded byJack Markell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Delaware's at-large district
In office
January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2017
Preceded byMike Castle
Succeeded byLisa Blunt Rochester
24th Lieutenant Governor of Delaware
In office
January 16, 2001 – January 20, 2009
GovernorRuth Ann Minner
Preceded byRuth Ann Minner
Succeeded byMatthew Denn
Personal details
Born
John Charles Carney Jr.

(1956-05-20) May 20, 1956 (age 68)
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Tracey Quillen
Children2
ResidenceGovernor's Mansion
EducationDartmouth College (BA)
University of Delaware (MPA)
Websitedelaware.gov

Carney also served as Delaware's secretary of finance from 1996 to 2000.

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References

  1. "About Governor John Carney". Governor John Carney - State of Delaware. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  2. "John Carney". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2023-12-09.