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Keith R. McCall
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| Assumed office 1982 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas J. McCall |
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| Assumed office January 6, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Dennis O'Brien |
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| Born | December 16, 1959 Coaldale, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Betty McCall |
| Residence | Summit Hill, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Penn State University Harrisburg Area Community College |
Keith R. McCall is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 122nd District since 1982. He currently serves as the Speaker of the House.
Biography
McCall was elected in 1982 at the age of 22 to replace his late father Thomas J. McCall, who represented the seat from 1975 until his death in 1981.[1] He has been re-elected to each succeeding session of the House. He served several terms as Democratic chairman of the House Transportation Committee before being elected Majority Whip for the 2007-08 session.
McCall announced in 2008 that he would run for Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives seeking to replace Republican Dennis M. O'Brien, whom the Democratic-controlled House elected as a compromise candidate in 2007.[1] Democratic Majority Leader and former Speaker Bill DeWeese endorsed McCall for the post[2] and the House Democratic caucus nominated him for Speaker in November 2008.[3] The Pennsylvania House of Representatives elected McCall as Speaker on Jan. 6, 2009. The Pennsylvania Report credited him "moderate legislative record and impressive behind the scenes legislative abilities" for his election to the Speakership.[4]
References
- ^ a b John Micek (2008-11-11). "Rep. Keith McCall Running For State House Speaker". The Morning Call. http://blogs.mcall.com/capitol_ideas/2008/11/repkeith-mccall.html. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
- ^ Mark Scolforo (2008-11-11). "Power play: Pa. lawmakers pursue leadership posts". Associated Press, printed by York Daily Record. http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_10948323. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
- ^ Brad Bumsted (2008-11-18). "House Democrats hand DeWeese No. 2 slot". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_599146.html. Retrieved 2008-11-18.
- ^ "PA Report 100" (PDF). Pennsylvania Report. Capital Growth, Inc.. January 23, 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-08-14. http://www.webcitation.org/5j0zKOG5a.
He has a wife Betty Wehr and 2 kids. Courtny 11, and Keith Robert 8.
External links
- State Representative Keith R. McCall official PA House website
- State Representative Keith R. McCall official Party website
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Keith R. McCall
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| Preceded by Dennis O'Brien |
Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2009–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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| Preceded by Thomas J. McCall |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 122nd District 1982–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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