Billy McKinney (politician)
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For other people named William McKinney, see William McKinney (disambiguation).
James Edward "Billy" McKinney (February 23, 1927 – July 15, 2010) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Georgia. McKinney served as a Democrat in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1973 until 2003. He was also the father of former Georgia congresswoman and Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney.
Quick Facts Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 51st district, Preceded by ...
Billy McKinney | |
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
In office January 11, 1993 – January 13, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Thurbert Baker |
Succeeded by | Nan Grogan Orrock |
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 35th district | |
In office January 1973 – January 11, 1993 | |
Succeeded by | Tom Cauthorn |
Personal details | |
Born | James Edward McKinney (1927-02-23)February 23, 1927 Abbeville, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | July 15, 2010(2010-07-15) (aged 83) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Leola Christion |
Alma mater | Clark College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1945–1946 |
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