John McKinney

Background

McKinney, John was born on March 6, 1964 in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Education

Bachelor, Yale University, New Haven, 1986. Juris Doctor, University Connecticut School Law, 1994.

Career

He is a candidate for Governor in 2014, receiving enough delegates during the convention to qualify for an August primary. McKinney"s 2014 campaign is particularly focused on reducing the size of government, decreasing tax burden, and growing the economy. McKinney considered running for Congress in 2010 in Connecticut"s 4th congressional district against incumbent Democratic Congressman Jim Himes.

McKinney is the son of Stewart B. McKinney, a former Congressman for the Fourth Congressional District in Connecticut.

He is also the grandson of Briggs Cunningham.

Achievements

• John McKinney has been listed as a noteworthy state legislator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Trinity Church Southport. Board directors City of Bridgeport Center Women & Families, Fairfield Theatre Company, Westport/Weston Family Young Men's Christian Association, Stewart B. McKinney Foundation.

Connections

Married Megen McKinney. Children: Matthew, Graysen, Kate.

Spouse:

Megen McKinney

child:

Kate McKinney

child:

Graysen McKinney

child:

Matthew McKinney