Rep. Kenny Marchant

Republican  •  24th District, Texas  •  4th Term  •  Sworn In 2005
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05/30/12
Texas primary results and runoff preview

The Democrats also face a runoff, with ex-state Rep. Paul Sadler the probable winner there ... who got 74% in the 19th, Kenny Marchant, who got 68% in the 24th, and Blake Farenthold, who got 71% in the 27th. • TX-14: This seat, left open ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/30/12
Six lessons from Tuesday’s Texas primary

Among the losers: Rep. Rob Eissler, R-the Woodlands ... incumbent Republican congressmen including Joe Barton of Ennis, Ralph Hall of Rockwall, Kenny Marchant of Coppell and Lamar Smith of San Antonio. And they won … nada. Zero for 11.

Source: Houston Chronicle
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05/30/12
Doggett cruises to nomination

...U.S. Reps. Sam Johnson of Plano, Ralph Hall of Rockwall, John Culberson of Houston, Mike Conaway of Midland, Kevin Brady of The Woodlands, Kay Granger of Fort Worth, Mac Thornberry of Amarillo, Randy Neugebauer of Lubbock and Kenny Marchant of Coppell..

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05/30/12
Tea Party influence in North Texas state House races undeniable

...that's enveloped this election, it's not happening, not among North Texas Republicans anyway. U.S. Reps. Joe Barton, Kenny Marchant and Kay Granger cruised to wins. The jury was still out on who will face Roger Williams in the runoff for U.S House Distr

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05/30/12
Eddie Bernice Johnson among Dallas-area incumbents breezing to nominations

...and making a point of his age.But it wasn’t enough to knock off Hall, who at 89 is the oldest member of the House.U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Coppell, easily defeated a challenge from former KXAS-TV (Channel 5) reporter Grant Stinchfield. The race tur

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05/30/12
Roger Williams appears headed for runoff in District 25 congressional race

With four of 224 precincts reported, Williams held a 27 percent lead, followed by Riddle with 16 percent. Cleburne Mayor Justin Hewlett followed with 14 percent of the vote, Dave Garrison had 12.7 percent of the vote and Dianne Costa followed with 11 per

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05/30/12
Doggett cruises to nomination

State Rep. Marc Veasey of Fort Worth and Dallas attorney Domingo ... Randy Neugebauer of Lubbock and Kenny Marchant of Coppell. Staff writer Ken Herman contributed to this report.

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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05/30/12
Editorial: Business Republicans push back against tea party

House Speaker Joe Straus of San Antonio prevailed against an insurgent tea partier, and U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant of Carrollton held off a staunch conservative. But tea party candidates also were winning or holding their own, especially in state ...

Source: Dallas Morning News
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05/30/12
Incumbent Kenny Marchant claims primary victory for U.S. Rep District 24

More than 62 percent of voters in the Republican primary voted to send U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-District 24, to the November general election. Of the 19,852 ballots cast, Marchant earned 12,386 — 62.39 percent of the vote over opponent Grant ...

Source: impactnews
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05/29/12
Incumbent Kenny Marchant Holds Off Grant Stinchfield

With 5 percent of the precincts reporting and 69 percent of the vote, Kenny Marchant has been nominated as the Republican ... Prior to that he was a state representative in the Texas legislature for 17 years. Before that, Marchant served as the mayor ...

Source: NBC Dallas-Fort Worth
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05/29/12
Incumbent Kenny Marchant Holds Off Grant Stinchfield

With 5 percent of the precincts reporting and 69 percent of the vote, Kenny Marchant has retained his seat with the ... Prior to that he was a state representative in the Texas legislature for 17 years. Before that, Marchant served as the mayor of ...

Source: NBC Dallas-Fort Worth
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05/29/12
What to watch for when primary results come down

Or state Rep. Chuck Hopson, R-Jacksonville, whose district’s newest county has enough people in it to serve as a serious geographic threat to his continued service. Or U.S. Reps. Kenny Marchant and Joe Barton, both of the Dallas area ...

Source: KETKnbc.com
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05/28/12
Previewing the Texas House Primaries

...predicted that his colleagues in Texas's Republican delegation will all win renomination. Lamar Smith (21st District) and Kenny Marchant also face minor primary challenges. The new Democratic-leaning 33rd and 35th Districts will provide different tests

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05/26/12
On Tuesday, Answers Above and Beyond the Winners

Or State Representative Chuck Hopson, Republican of Jacksonville, whose district’s newest county has enough people in it to serve as a serious geographic threat to his continued service. Or United States Representatives Kenny Marchant and Joe ...

Source: New York Times
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05/25/12
Who Elected JR?: A Guide to the 2012 Congressional Races in Texas

State Representative Joaquin Castro ... Texas's 24th Congressional District: Kenny Marchant (R), Carrollton, Grapeville, Euless, Bedford. President: Obama 41%, McCain 58% Governor: White 36%, Perry 61% Kenny Marchant faces a fairly well known ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/25/12
Who Elected JR?: A Guide to the 2012 Congressional Races in Texas

State Representative Joaquin Castro ... Texas's 24th Congressional District: Kenny Marchant (R), Carrollton, Grapeville, Euless, Bedford. President: Obama 41%, McCain 58% Governor: White 36%, Perry 61% Kenny Marchant faces a fairly well known ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/24/12
After so much campaign fire in Texas, so little heat in early primary voting

...top four are the contest for Kenny Marchant's congressional seat, the race to replace Todd Smith in state House District 92, state Rep. Vicki Truitt's re-election effort and Gary Fickes' campaign to keep his job as Precinct 3 county commissioner. Candid

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05/23/12
Remembering the fallen: Local police departments pay homage to lost officers

It was an honor for the men and women of the Coppell Police Department to participate in this ceremony." Congressman Kenny Marchant, who formerly served as a Carrollton councilmember and mayor, spoke of the significance of accepting the duties ...

Source: Star Community Newspapers
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05/23/12
Remembering the fallen: Local police departments pay homage to lost officers

It was an honor for the men and women of the Coppell Police Department to participate in this ceremony." Congressman Kenny Marchant, who formerly served as a Carrollton councilmember and mayor, spoke of the significance of accepting the duties ...

Source: Star Community Newspapers
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05/23/12
Remembering the fallen: Local police departments pay homage to lost officers

It was an honor for the men and women of the Coppell Police Department to participate in this ceremony." Congressman Kenny Marchant, who formerly served as a Carrollton councilmember and mayor, spoke of the significance of accepting the duties ...

Source: Frisco Enterprise
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05/23/12
Remembering the fallen: Local police departments pay homage to lost officers

It was an honor for the men and women of the Coppell Police Department to participate in this ceremony." Congressman Kenny Marchant, who formerly served as a Carrollton councilmember and mayor, spoke of the significance of accepting the duties ...

Source: Frisco Enterprise
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05/22/12
NFIB, Facebook and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Host Small Business Week Events

Pete Sessions (R-TX)and Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-TX) for small business owners. The mission of the partnership, which launched in late 2011, is to leverage the resources of all three groups, providing Webinars, case studies and tips. They are also hosting ..

Source: FOXBusiness
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05/22/12
NFIB, Facebook and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Host Small Business Week Events

Pete Sessions (R-TX)and Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-TX) for small business owners. The mission of the partnership, which launched in late 2011, is to leverage the resources of all three groups, providing Webinars, case studies and tips. They are also ...

Source: FOXBusiness
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05/22/12
NFIB, Facebook and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Host Small Business Week Events

...Finally, Facebook is hosting two events in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Metroplex Friday with Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX)and Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-TX) for small business owners. The mission of the partnership, which launched in late 2011, is to leverage

Source: FOX Business
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05/19/12
Former TV reporter tries to upend incumbent Rep. Kenny Marchant

Texas on the Potomac is pleased to share some of the best national political content from the Texas Tribune. This article is written by Minjae Park. Just over a mile from U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant’s home — on the way to his district office in Irving so

Source: Houston Chronicle
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05/19/12
Rep. Kenny Marchant is getting the job done in Congress

...news reporter" who "says" the incumbent "has not been aggressive enough." The bizarre reason for not endorsing Rep. Kenny Marchant: He co-sponsored 91 bills but only originated two and "[t]hat alone is evidence that he's not in touch with issues that ar

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05/18/12
Pete Sessions Will Tell You Why Facebook is Worth the Cash

Representatives Pete Sessions and Kenny Marchant, both North Texas Republicans ... Torrie Miller, Session's spokesperson, said the congressman attends job fairs and the like all the time. He's in favor of jobs, you know, and business.

Source: Dallas Observer (blog)
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05/18/12
Former Reporter Challenges U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant

DALLAS -- Just over a mile from U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant's home -- on the way to his district office in Irving so he won't miss it -- there's a billboard ad that says, "Why won't you debate me?" The ad is emblematic of Grant Stinchfield's campaign for ...

Source: Myhighplains.com
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05/18/12
Queer Talk: GOP Inching Toward Support of LGBT Equality?

...Rep. Allen West (R-FL) denied that workplace discrimination against LGBT people, which is legal in 29 states, even exists … . Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-TX), who voted against a bill to protect LGBT people from workplace discrimination (ENDA), mistakenly

Source: Taylor Marsh
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05/18/12
Former Reporter Challenges U.S. Rep. Marchant in CD-24

...placed this billboard ad within 2 miles of Rep. Kenny Marchant's home. Just over a mile from U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant’s home — on the way to his district office in Irving so he won’t miss it — there’s a billboard ad that says, “Why won’t y

Source: Texas Tribune
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