# Kenny Marchant

_Former U.S. Representative from Texas_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> Kenny Ewell Marchant (born February 23, 1951) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 24th congressional district, from 2005 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he represented several areas around Dallas and Fort Worth.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 23 February 1951 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q368184#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Bonham ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q368184#P19))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q368184#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; real estate developer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q368184#P106))
- **Political party:** Republican Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q368184#P102))
- **Education:** Southern Nazarene University; Nazarene Theological Seminary; R. L. Turner High School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q368184#P69))
- **Official website:** marchant.house.gov ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q368184#P856))
- **Positions held:** United States representative (3 January 2019 – 3 January 2021); United States representative (3 January 2017 – 3 January 2019); United States representative (6 January 2015 – 3 January 2017); United States representative (3 January 2013 – 3 January 2015); United States representative (5 January 2011 – 3 January 2013); United States representative (6 January 2009 – 3 January 2011); United States representative (4 January 2007 – 3 January 2009); United States representative (4 January 2005 – 3 January 2007); member of the Texas House of Representatives (1987–2004); mayor (1984–1987); member (1980–1984) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q368184#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** RepKenMarchant ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q368184#P2002))
- **Facebook:** RepKennyMarchant ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q368184#P2013))
- **YouTube:** UCQpnTMp5TdTRWEes8cjIfyQ ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q368184#P2397))

## About

On August 5, 2019, Marchant announced that he would not seek re-election to Congress in 2020. He was succeeded by fellow Republican Beth Van Duyne.

## Questions

**When was Kenny Marchant born?**  
Kenny Marchant was born on 23 February 1951 in Bonham.

**What positions has Kenny Marchant held?**  
Positions held by Kenny Marchant include: United States representative (2019–2021); United States representative (2017–2019); United States representative (2015–2017); United States representative (2013–2015); United States representative (2011–2013).

**Where did Kenny Marchant study?**  
Kenny Marchant was educated at Southern Nazarene University, Nazarene Theological Seminary, R. L. Turner High School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Kenny Marchant](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Marchant) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q368184](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q368184) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Kenny Marchant.jpg by U.S. Congress (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kenny_Marchant.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Kenny Marchant". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/kenny-marchant. Retrieved 6 November 2026.