Michael Horsey
American politician
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Michael J. Horsey (born November 22, 1949) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Michael J. Horsey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 190th district | |
| In office January 3, 1995[1] – November 30, 2004[2] | |
| Preceded by | Vincent Hughes |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Blackwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 22, 1949 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lorna Denise |
| Children | Michael Horsey, Lauren Horsey |
| Alma mater | Cheyney State College Community College of Philadelphia Penn State University |
| Occupation | Lobbyist |
| Website | |
Biography
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 22, 1949, Horsey is a 1968 graduate of St. Thomas More High School in Philadelphia.[3] He earned a degree from Cheyney State College in 1975, an Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Community College of Philadelphia in 1980, and a paralegal certification from Penn State University in 1983.[3] He also attended classes at Antioch Law School.[3]
He and his wife, Lorna Denise Horsey, have two children, Michael Horsey Jr., and Lauren Horsey, and also have three grandchildren, John, Jordan, Micah and Jada Cherry).[4]
Public service career
Prior to elective office, Horsey worked as a manager at the Philadelphia Parking Authority, as a 6th Ward Democratic leader, and as a Philadelphia public school teacher.[4]
Horsey was first elected to represent the 190th legislative district in 1994. He was defeated in the 2004 Democratic primary by Thomas Blackwell.[5]