Trey Hollingsworth
Trey Hollingsworth | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 9th district | |
| Assuming office January 3, 2017 | |
| Succeeding | Todd Young |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Albert Hollingsworth III September 12, 1983 Clinton, Tennessee |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kelly |
| Residence | Jeffersonville, Indiana |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University University of Pennsylvania |
Joseph Albert "Trey" Hollingsworth III (born September 12, 1983) is an American politician residing in the state of Indiana. He became the Republican Party nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives for Indiana's 9th congressional district in the 2016 elections.
Early life and education
Hollingsworth was born in Clinton, Tennessee. He attended Webb School in Knoxville, Tennessee, and the University of Pennsylvania, graduating from the Wharton School.[1]
2016 U.S. House election
Hollingsworth moved to Jeffersonville, Indiana, in September 2015.[2] He declared his campaign for the United States House of Representatives in Indiana's 9th congressional district in October 2015.[3][4][5] Running in the Republican Party primary election against Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and State Senators Erin Houchin and Brent Waltz, Hollingsworth won, receiving 34% of the vote.[6] He faced Democratic Party nominee Shelli Yoder in the November general election.[3] Hollingsworth defeated Yoder by 14 points, winning 54% of the vote.[7] He will be sworn into office on January 3, 2017.
Personal life
Hollingsworth married Kelly Francis of Louisville, Kentucky, at the Lowndes Grove Plantation in Charleston, South Carolina.[8]
References
- ^ "Trey Hollingsworth for Congress — rich carpetbagger or breath of fresh air?". Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ^ GOVTRACKER, Megan Banta,. "Trey Hollingsworth, a Republican from Jeffersonville, will seek 9th District seat". Retrieved November 8, 2016.
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- ^ "Attorney General Greg Zoeller Joining Congressional Race | News". Indiana Public Media. July 15, 2015. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ Evans, Tim (April 30, 2016). "East Tennessee native Trey Hollingsworth for Congress in Indiana — rich carpetbagger or breath of fresh air?". Knoxnews.com. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ "East Tennessee native wins GOP primary for Indiana congressional seat". Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ^ "Indiana U.S. House 9th District Results: Trey Hollingsworth Wins". The New York Times. November 17, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ "GARDEN AND GLITZ - Charleston Style & Design Magazine - One of Charleston's leading home design and lifestyles magazines. We focus on Interior Design, Art, Fashion, Travel and more… Check out our online version". Retrieved November 8, 2016.