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McGaha earned his B.S. from Campbellsville College in 1969. He went on to receive his M.A. from Western Kentucky University in 1973. | McGaha earned his B.S. from Campbellsville College in 1969. He went on to receive his M.A. from Western Kentucky University in 1973. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:33, 6 November 2025
Vernie McGaha (b. September 13, 1947) is a former Republican member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 15 from 1997 to 2013.
McGaha earned his B.S. from Campbellsville College in 1969. He went on to receive his M.A. from Western Kentucky University in 1973.
McGaha was Band Director for Russell County High School from 1969 to 1986. He then worked as Principal for Union Chapel Elementary from 1986 to 1988. He worked as Principal of Russell County Middle School from then until 1996.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McGaha served on the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee, Kentucky State Senate, Vice Chair
- Appropriations and Revenue Committee, Kentucky State Senate, Vice Chair
- Education Committee, Kentucky State Senate, Vice Chair
- Agriculture Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Appropriations and Revenue Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Education Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee, Kentucky State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McGaha served on the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee, Kentucky State Senate
- Appropriations Committee, Kentucky State Senate
- Education Committee, Kentucky State Senate
- Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee, Kentucky State Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2012
McGaha did not seek re-election in 2012.[1]
2008
On November 2, 2008, McGaha was re-elected to the 15th District Seat of the Kentucky State Senate with no opposition.[2] McGaha raised $32,126 for his campaign.[3]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 15 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Vernie McGaha (R) | 36,212 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term Vernie + McGaha + Kentucky + Senate
Personal
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McGaha has a wife, Connie.
External links
- Official Kentucky Legislature page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John D. Rogers |
Kentucky State Senate District 15 1997–2013 |
Succeeded by Chris Girdler (R) |
