Patrice Ernita "Penni" McClammy is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 76th district. She assumed office on November 17, 2021. She a member of the Democratic Party.

Patrice McClammy
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 76th district
Assumed office
November 17, 2021
Preceded byThad McClammy
Personal details
Born
Patrice Ernita McClammy
Political partyDemocratic
ParentThad McClammy (father)
EducationHampton University (BA)
Faulkner University (AA, JD)
Florida State University (PhD)

Early life and education

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A native of Montgomery, Alabama, McClammy attended Sidney Lanier High School.[1] She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Hampton University in 1997, an Associate of Arts in legal studies from Faulkner University in 1999, a Juris Doctor from the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in 2002, and a PhD in public policy and administration from Florida State University in 2006.[2]

Career

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Outside of politics, McClammy operates a private legal practice. After her father, Thad McClammy, died in office, Patrice declared her candidacy to succeed him. She did not face a challenger in the general election and assumed office on November 17, 2021.[3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Alabama State Rep. Penni McClammy - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  2. ^ "Patrice McClammy". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  3. ^ "Rep. Patrice 'Penni' McClammy Sworn In for Alabama State House District 76". Alabama News. 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  4. ^ "Patrice 'Penni' McClammy plans to run for her late father's House seat". Alabama Daily News. 2021-09-16. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  5. ^ "If no other candidates qualify, house district 76 seat will be awarded to McClammy on Wednesday". Alabama Public Radio. 2021-11-16. Retrieved 2022-02-26.