Vernie D. McGaha | |
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| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office January 1, 1997 – January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | James Crase |
| Succeeded by | Chris Girdler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 13, 1947 Adair County, Kentucky, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Connie Sue Smith McGaha |
| Children | Two children, including Brian P. McGaha |
| Residence(s) | Russell Springs Russell County, Kentucky |
| Alma mater | Campbellsville University Western Kentucky University |
| Profession | Educator |
| Website | Kentucky Legislature |
Vernie D. McGaha (born September 13, 1947) is an American politician and former state senator for Kentucky's south central 15th district, which includes the counties of Adair, Casey, Pulaski, and Russell.[1][2]
McGaha served on these committees: (1) Agriculture and Natural Resources [Vice Chair], (2) Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection, (3) Appropriations and Revenue, and (4) Education [Vice Chair]. The chairman of the Education Committee is Kenneth W. Winters, a Republican from Murray, who is also a former president of McGaha's alma mater, Campbellsville University.
On February 22, 2012, McGaha received the "Kids First Advocacy Award" from the Kentucky School Boards Association.[3]
McGaha did not seek reelection to the Senate in 2012 and endorsed Mark Polston as his successor. However, Republican primary voters nominated Chris Girdler, who then won the seat in the November general election.
- ^ "Vernie McGaha of Senate District 15". lrc.ky.gov. Retrieved July 16, 2009.
- ^ Hillary C. Wright, "Vernie McGaha, '69, finds success in public office, The Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University, February 2009, p. 7
- ^ "Tiger Tracks: Sen. Vernie McGaha", The Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University, Vol. 10, No. 2 (Summer 2012), p. 26