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Mark McKenney

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Mark McKenney
Member of the Rhode Island Senate
from the 30th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
Preceded byJeanine Calkin
In office
January 1, 2019 – January 5, 2021
Preceded byJeanine Calkin
Succeeded byJeanine Calkin
Personal details
Born (1956-10-09) October 9, 1956 (age 68)
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S.[1]
ProfessionAttorney
Websitehttps://www.markmckenney.com

Mark P. McKenney (born October 9, 1956) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island Senate representing District 30.

McKenney attended Bishop Hendricken High School, Boston College, and the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University of America. He also studied at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England.[1]

He is an attorney at McKenney, Quigley, & Clarkin.[1]

He considers himself a moderate.[2] He defeated one-term incumbent Jeanine Calkin in the 2018 primary for the seat. He was defeated by Calkin in a 2020 democratic primary rematch for his seat.[2] He was elected again in November 2022.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Senator Mark McKenney". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island Senate. Archived from the original on 13 November 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Progressive candidates seek gains in the RI General Assembly". 5 September 2020.