Kenny Marchant Quotes
A collection of quotes by Kenny Marchant.
Kenny Marchant is a former American politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 24th congressional district from 2005 to 2021. He was born on February 23, 1951, in Bonham, Texas. Marchant attended Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma, where he earned a bachelor's degree in 1972.
Before entering politics, Marchant worked as a real estate developer and small business owner. In 1980, he was elected to the Carrollton City Council and went on to serve as Mayor of Carrollton from 1984 to 1986. He gained extensive experience in local government, which would later shape his legislative career.
Marchant was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2004, representing Texas's 24th congressional district. He was a member of the Republican Party and served on various committees throughout his congressional tenure, including the Ways and Means Committee. Marchant focused on fiscal conservatism, advocating for reduced government spending and a simplified tax code.
During his time in Congress, Marchant aimed to promote free-market principles, support small businesses, and protect individual liberties. He retired from politics and did not seek reelection in 2020.