Marvin Abney

American politician (born 1949)

Marvin Abney

Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 73rd^[1] district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2013
Preceded by	J. Russell Jackson

Personal details
Born	(1949-11-10) November 10, 1949 (age 74) Texarkana, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.
Alma mater	Stephen F. Austin State University Webster University University of Rhode Island
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Rank	Major

Marvin L. Abney^[2] (born November 10, 1949, in Texarkana, Texas) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 73 since January 1, 2013. During the legislative session beginning in 2015, Abney was one of three African-Americans in the Rhode Island Legislature.^[3] Representative Abney is the current Chairman of the House Finance Committee.

Education

Abney earned his bachelor's degree in public administration from Stephen F. Austin State University (1975), his Master's degree in management from Webster University (1982), attended the United States Army Command and General Staff College in Munich, Germany (late 1980s), and earned his MBA from the University of Rhode Island (2000).^[4]

Elections

2012 When District 73 Democratic Representative J. Russell Jackson retired and left the seat open, Abney ran in the September 11, 2012, Democratic Primary, winning with 612 votes (70.1%)^[5] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012, General election, winning with 3,697 votes.^[6]

References

^ "Representative Marvin L. Abney". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
^ "Marvin Abney's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
^ "The Saturday Morning Post: Dec. 27". Retrieved May 3, 2016.
^ "State of Rhode Island General Assembly".
^ "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 73". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
^ "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 73". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.