Lucy McBath
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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Official portrait, 2019 | |
| 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 1 June 1960 (aged 65) 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]
Lucy McBath Media
McBath on a panel discussion about the film Armor of Light and the issue of gun violence, 2015
Georgia's 6th congressional district which included many of Atlanta's northern suburbs, 2018
Georgia's 7th congressional district near Atlanta, 2023
McBath honors a service member at the Military Women's Memorial, 2023
McBath on the House Judiciary Committee
McBath speaks in support of maternal healthcare and the Momnibus bill, 2023
McBath speaks at an event in support of gun safety laws, 2022
References
- ↑ Mitchell, Tia (May 24, 2022). Lucy McBath defeats Carolyn Bourdeaux in Georgia's 7th District primary. https://www.ajc.com/politics/lucy-mcbath-defeats-carolyn-bourdeaux-in-georgias-7th-district-primary/MBNWFGF2X5HA7MHXLKUZGTFLHI/. Retrieved May 26, 2022.