Mark McKenney
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Mark McKenney | |
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Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 30th district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Jeanine Calkin |
In office January 1, 2019 – January 5, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Jeanine Calkin |
Succeeded by | Jeanine Calkin |
Personal details | |
Born | October 9, 1956 |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S.[1] |
Profession | Attorney |
Website | https://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
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Progressive candidates seek gains in the RI General Assembly". 5 September 2020.