John Carney (Kentucky politician) explained

Bam Carney
Office:Majority Leader of the Kentucky House of Representatives
Term Start:January 8, 2019
Term End:January 5, 2021
Predecessor:Jonathan Shell
Successor:Steven Rudy
State House1:Kentucky
District1:51st
Term Start1:January 1, 2009
Term End1:July 17, 2021
Predecessor1:Russ Mobley
Successor1:Michael Pollock
Birth Name:John Mitchel Owen Carney
Birth Date:30 September 1969
Birth Place:Taylor County, Kentucky, U.S.
Death Place:Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Jenifer Martin (divorced)
Children:2
Education:Berea College (BA)
Eastern Kentucky University (MA)

John Mitchel Owen "Bam" Carney (September 30, 1969 – July 17, 2021) was an American politician from the state of Kentucky. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2009 until his death in 2021 from complications of pancreatitis. Carney also served as the Republican house majority floor leader from 2019 to 2021.[1] [2] He was also an educator and high school coach, with degrees from Berea College and Eastern Kentucky University.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.columbiamagazine.com/index.php?sid=117685 John Mitchel Owen Carney
  2. Web site: Kentucky Rep. John 'Bam' Carney Dies At Age 51 | WKU Public Radio. wkyufm.org. 2021-07-21.
  3. Web site: State Rep. John 'Bam' Carney dies at 51 after long illness, is remembered by colleagues and friends. NKyTribune. 2021-07-21.