Keith R. McCall

Keith R. McCall (born December 16, 1959) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives who represented the 122nd District from 1982 to 2011. He served as the Speaker of the House during the 2009–2011 legislative session.

Keith R. McCall
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 122nd district
In office
1982–2010
Preceded byThomas McCall
Succeeded byDoyle Heffley
138th Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office
January 6, 2009 – November 30, 2010
Preceded byDennis O'Brien
Succeeded bySam Smith
Democratic Whip of the
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office
January 2, 2007 – November 30, 2008
Preceded byMike Veon
Succeeded byBill DeWeese
Personal details
Born (1959-12-16) December 16, 1959
Coaldale, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Betty McCall
RelationsThomas J. McCall (father)
ResidenceSummit Hill, Pennsylvania
Alma materPenn State University
Harrisburg Area Community College

Biography

McCall was elected in 1982 at the age of 22 to replace his late father Thomas McCall, who represented the district from 1975 until his death in 1981.[1] He was re-elected to nine succeeding sessions of the House. He served several terms as Democratic chairman of the House Transportation Committee before being elected Majority Whip for the 2007–08 session. In 2003, the political website PoliticsPA named him as a possible successor to House Minority Leader Bill DeWeese.[2]

McCall announced in 2008 that he would run for Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives seeking to replace Republican Dennis O'Brien, whom the Democratic-controlled House elected as a compromise candidate in 2007.[1] Democratic Majority Leader and former Speaker Bill DeWeese endorsed McCall for the post[3] and the House Democratic caucus nominated him for Speaker in November 2008.[4] The Pennsylvania House of Representatives elected McCall Speaker on Jan. 6, 2009. The Pennsylvania Report credited his "moderate legislative record and impressive behind the scenes legislative abilities" for his election to the Speakership.[5] He has a wife Betty Wehr and 2 children, Courtney 21, and Keith Robert 19.

References
  1. John Micek (2008-11-11). "Rep. Keith McCall Running For State House Speaker". The Morning Call. Archived from the original on 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
  2. "The Changing of the Guard". PoliticsPA. The Publius Group. 2003. Archived from the original on February 12, 2003.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. Mark Scolforo (2008-11-11). "Power play: Pa. lawmakers pursue leadership posts". Associated Press, printed by York Daily Record. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
  4. Brad Bumsted (2008-11-18). "House Democrats hand DeWeese No. 2 slot". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 2008-11-18.
  5. "PA Report 100" (PDF). Pennsylvania Report. Capital Growth, Inc. January 23, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 14, 2009. Retrieved September 30, 2009.
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