Vernie D. McGaha
Member of the Kentucky Senate
from the 15th district
In office
1997–2013
Succeeded byChris Girdler
Personal details
Born (1947-09-13) September 13, 1947
Adair County, Kentucky, USA
Political partyRepublican
SpouseConnie Sue Smith McGaha
ChildrenTwo children, including Brian P. McGaha
Residence(s)Russell Springs
Russell County, Kentucky
Alma materCampbellsville University
Western Kentucky University
ProfessionEducator
WebsiteKentucky 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.

References

  1. ↑ "Vernie McGaha of Senate District 15". lrc.ky.gov. Retrieved July 16, 2009.
  2. ↑ 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
  3. ↑ "Tiger Tracks: Sen. Vernie McGaha", The Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University, Vol. 10, No. 2 (Summer 2012), p. 26
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