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Danny McCormick | |
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| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | James Morris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Susan |
| Children | 2 |
Danny McCormick is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 1st district. Elected in November 2019, he assumed office on January 13, 2020.
Early life and education
[edit]McCormick was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. He graduated from North Caddo High School and attended McNeese State University.[1]
Career
[edit]McCormick is the founder of M&M Oil. He was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in November 2019 and assumed office on January 13, 2020.[2] In September 2020, McCormick was criticized after posting a meme on Facebook that featured an antisemitic canard conspiracy theory.[3]
McCormick voted for and supports a draft Louisiana state bill that would make in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments and some forms of birth control a crime, and prosecute women who get abortions for murder.[4][5] The draft bill has no exceptions for rape, incest, or the protection of the life of the mother.[6][7]
Personal life
[edit]McCormick and his wife, Susan, have two children. He lives in Oil City, Louisiana.[8]
Election History
[edit]| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Danny McCormick (incumbent) | 6,184 | 66.37 | |
| Republican | Randall Liles | 3,134 | 33.63 | |
| Total votes | 9,318 | 100 | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Danny McCormick's Biography". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ↑ "Danny McCormick". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ↑ Karlin, Sam. "Louisiana state rep posts, then deletes anti-semitic meme that drew fire from anti-hate group". The Advocate. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ↑ Bort, Ryan (May 5, 2022). "Louisiana Moves to Charge Women Who Get Abortions With Murder". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
- ↑ "Bill to make abortion a homicide advances in Louisiana". WRIC ABC 8News. May 5, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
- ↑ McGill, Kevin (May 4, 2022). "Lawyer: Louisiana abortion bill could subject women to homicide charge". WPMI. Associated Press. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
- ↑ LaRose, Greg (May 5, 2022). "Abortion would be punishable as murder under new Louisiana proposal". Louisiana Illuminator. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
- ↑ Ballard, Mark. "This incoming Louisiana legislator wants state government to pay more attention to rural economics". The Advocate. Archived from the original on December 1, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
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