David Lucas (politician)

David Eugene Lucas Sr. (born April 23, 1950) is an American politician. He is a member of the Georgia State Senate from the 26th District, serving since 2012. He is a member of the Democratic party.[1] Prior to being a Senator, he served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1974 to 2011. Lucas is also a founding member of 100 Black Men of America.[2] He is the father of comedian David Lucas and gridiron football player Al Lucas who died during a game while playing for the Los Angeles Avengers.[3]

David Lucas
Member of the Georgia State Senate
from the 26th district
Assumed office
January 14, 2013
Preceded byMiriam Paris
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
In office
January 13, 1975 – July 1, 2011
Succeeded byJames Beverly
Constituency102nd district (1975–1993)
124th district (1993–2003)
105th district (2003–2005)
139th district (2005–2011)
Personal details
Born
David Eugene Lucas

(1950-04-23) April 23, 1950 (age 74)
Peach County, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseElaine
Children2, including Al

References

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  1. ^ "C. Black". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  2. ^ "Senator David Lucas" (PDF). State of Georgia Senate. February 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  3. ^ WEINTRAUB, Robert (April 16, 2013). "Football's Worst Nightmare".
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