Mark Metcalf (politician)

Mark H. Metcalf
Mark H. Metcalf
Treasurer of Kentucky
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; January 1, 2024
Governor	Andy Beshear
Preceded by	Allison Ball
Personal details
Born	September 9, 1958 (age 65)
Political party	Republican
Relatives	Barry Metcalf (brother)
Education	University of Kentucky (BA, JD)

Mark H. Metcalf (born September 9, 1958) is an American attorney and politician from Kentucky. A Republican, he is the Kentucky State Treasurer.

Early life and career

Metcalf was born on September 9, 1958.^[1] He graduated from Garrard County High School in Lancaster, Kentucky. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Kentucky and a Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law.^[2]

Political career

In 1990, Metcalf was elected county attorney for Garrard County, Kentucky. He served for two terms.^[3] He joined the Kentucky Army National Guard in 1992.^[4]^[5] Metcalf ran in the 1996 election to represent Kentucky's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, which was held by Scotty Baesler, a member of the Democratic Party.^[6] He lost the Republican Party's primary election to Ernie Fletcher by four votes.^[7] In 1998, Metcalf ran for state senate against Ed Worley.^[8] He lost.^[9]

In 2002, Metcalf joined the George W. Bush administration, working in the U.S. Department of Justice. In 2006, he was appointed a federal immigration judge.^[10] In 2010, he was elected to his third term as county attorney of Garrard County.^[3] He was reelected, serving as county attorney for six terms.^[2] In 2018, Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear appointed Metcalf to be a special prosecutor to investigate allegations that Alison Lundergan Grimes, the Secretary of State of Kentucky, misused the Kentucky Voter Registration System.^[11]

Metcalf ran for Kentucky State Treasurer in the 2023 elections.^[2] He won the Republican primary against O.C. Oleka and Andrew Cooperrider.^[12] He faced Democrat Michael Bowman in the general election^[13] and won.^[14]

References

^ Brammer, Jack (October 29, 2023). "Kentucky treasurer candidates agree on one thing: Don't abolish the office". Hoptown Chronicle. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c Smith, Katie (May 6, 2023). "Metcalf running for state treasurer". hazard-herald.com.
^ ^a ^b Journal, CARLA SLAVEY Commonwealth (March 21, 2023). "State Treasurer candidate Metcalf makes stop in Pulaski". Commonwealth Journal.
^ Aaron, Cameron (November 8, 2023). "AP: Mark Metcalf to serve as State Treasurer". www.wymt.com.
^ "Garrard County Attorney Seeking State Treasurer Position". WPKY 103.3 FM - 1580 AM.
^ "Lexington Herald-Leader 31 Jan 1996, page 8". Newspapers.com.
^ "The Courier-Journal 29 May 1996, page Page 1". Newspapers.com.
^ "Lexington Herald-Leader 21 Oct 1998, page 104". Newspapers.com.
^ "The Paducah Sun 04 Nov 1998, page 31". Newspapers.com.
^ "The Advocate-Messenger 06 Jun 2006, page Page 1". Newspapers.com.
^ Desrochers, Daniel (October 2, 2018). "Beshear appoints independent counsel to investigate allegations against Grimes". Lexington Herald-Leader. Archived from the original on March 15, 2019. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
^ Cheves, John (May 16, 2023). "Republicans nominate longtime Garrard County Attorney Mark Metcalf for state treasurer". Lexington Herald-Leader. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
^ Kast, Monica (October 12, 2023). "See what candidates in Kentucky's treasurer election say about the job, issues". Lexington Herald-Leader. Archived from the original on October 16, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
^ Kast, Monica (November 7, 2023). "Mark Metcalf, long-time Garrard County attorney, elected Kentucky state treasurer". Lexington Herald-Leader. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

External links

Profile at Vote Smart

Political offices
Preceded by Allison Ball	Treasurer of Kentucky 2024–present	Incumbent

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[1] Brammer, Jack (October 29, 2023). "Kentucky treasurer candidates agree on one thing: Don't abolish the office". Hoptown Chronicle. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

[hazard-2] Smith, Katie (May 6, 2023). "Metcalf running for state treasurer". hazard-herald.com.

[somerset-3] Journal, CARLA SLAVEY Commonwealth (March 21, 2023). "State Treasurer candidate Metcalf makes stop in Pulaski". Commonwealth Journal.

[4] Aaron, Cameron (November 8, 2023). "AP: Mark Metcalf to serve as State Treasurer". www.wymt.com.

[5] "Garrard County Attorney Seeking State Treasurer Position". WPKY 103.3 FM - 1580 AM.

[6] "Lexington Herald-Leader 31 Jan 1996, page 8". Newspapers.com.

[7] "The Courier-Journal 29 May 1996, page Page 1". Newspapers.com.

[8] "Lexington Herald-Leader 21 Oct 1998, page 104". Newspapers.com.

[9] "The Paducah Sun 04 Nov 1998, page 31". Newspapers.com.

[10] "The Advocate-Messenger 06 Jun 2006, page Page 1". Newspapers.com.

[11] Desrochers, Daniel (October 2, 2018). "Beshear appoints independent counsel to investigate allegations against Grimes". Lexington Herald-Leader. Archived from the original on March 15, 2019. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

[12] Cheves, John (May 16, 2023). "Republicans nominate longtime Garrard County Attorney Mark Metcalf for state treasurer". Lexington Herald-Leader. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

[13] Kast, Monica (October 12, 2023). "See what candidates in Kentucky's treasurer election say about the job, issues". Lexington Herald-Leader. Archived from the original on October 16, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

[14] Kast, Monica (November 7, 2023). "Mark Metcalf, long-time Garrard County attorney, elected Kentucky state treasurer". Lexington Herald-Leader. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

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Mark H. Metcalf

Treasurer of Kentucky
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2024
Governor	Andy Beshear
Preceded by	Allison Ball

Personal details
Born	(1958-09-09) September 9, 1958 (age 65)
Political party	Republican
Relatives	Barry Metcalf (brother)
Education	University of Kentucky (BA, JD)