Mark Metcalf (politician)
Mark H. Metcalf | |
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| Treasurer of Kentucky | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2024 | |
| Governor | Andy Beshear |
| Preceded by | Allison Ball |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1958 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relatives | Barry Metcalf (brother) |
| Education | University of Kentucky (BA, JD) |
Mark H. Metcalf (born September 9, 1958) is an American attorney and politician from Kentucky. A Republican, he is the Kentucky State Treasurer.
Early life and career
Metcalf was born on September 9, 1958.[1] He graduated from Garrard County High School in Lancaster, Kentucky. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Kentucky and a Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law.[2]
Political career
In 1990, Metcalf was elected
county attorney for Garrard County, Kentucky. He served for two terms.[3] He joined the Kentucky Army National Guard in 1992.[4][5] Metcalf ran in the 1996 election to represent Kentucky's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, which was held by Scotty Baesler, a member of the Democratic Party.[6] He lost the Republican Party's primary election to Ernie Fletcher by four votes.[7] In 1998, Metcalf ran for state senate against Ed Worley.[8] He lost.[9]
In 2002, Metcalf joined the
Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear appointed Metcalf to be a special prosecutor to investigate allegations that Alison Lundergan Grimes, the Secretary of State of Kentucky, misused the Kentucky Voter Registration System.[11]
Metcalf ran for Kentucky State Treasurer in the 2023 elections.[2] He won the Republican primary against O.C. Oleka and Andrew Cooperrider.[12] He faced Democrat Michael Bowman in the general election[13] and won.[14]
References
- ^ Brammer, Jack (October 29, 2023). "Kentucky treasurer candidates agree on one thing: Don't abolish the office". Hoptown Chronicle. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ a b c Smith, Katie (May 6, 2023). "Metcalf running for state treasurer". hazard-herald.com.
- ^ a b Journal, CARLA SLAVEY Commonwealth (March 21, 2023). "State Treasurer candidate Metcalf makes stop in Pulaski". Commonwealth Journal.
- ^ Aaron, Cameron (November 8, 2023). "AP: Mark Metcalf to serve as State Treasurer". www.wymt.com.
- ^ "Garrard County Attorney Seeking State Treasurer Position". WPKY 103.3 FM - 1580 AM.
- ^ "Lexington Herald-Leader 31 Jan 1996, page 8". Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Courier-Journal 29 May 1996, page Page 1". Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Lexington Herald-Leader 21 Oct 1998, page 104". Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Paducah Sun 04 Nov 1998, page 31". Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Advocate-Messenger 06 Jun 2006, page Page 1". Newspapers.com.
- ^ Desrochers, Daniel (October 2, 2018). "Beshear appoints independent counsel to investigate allegations against Grimes". Lexington Herald-Leader. Archived from the original on March 15, 2019. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ Cheves, John (May 16, 2023). "Republicans nominate longtime Garrard County Attorney Mark Metcalf for state treasurer". Lexington Herald-Leader. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ Kast, Monica (October 12, 2023). "See what candidates in Kentucky's treasurer election say about the job, issues". Lexington Herald-Leader. Archived from the original on October 16, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ Kast, Monica (November 7, 2023). "Mark Metcalf, long-time Garrard County attorney, elected Kentucky state treasurer". Lexington Herald-Leader. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
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