Michael J. Horsey is a former Democratic

Democratic Party (United States)

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 member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

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He is a 1968 graduate of St. Thomas More High School in Philadelphia. He earned a degree from Cheyney State College

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

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 in 1975, an Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice

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 from Community College of Philadelphia

Community College of Philadelphia

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 in 1980, and a paralegal

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 certification from Penn State University in 1983. He attended classes at Antioch Law School

David A. Clarke School of Law

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. Prior to elective office, Horsey worked as a manager at the Philadelphia Parking Authority

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, 6th Ward Democratic leader, and a Philadelphia Public School Teacher.

He was first elected to represent the 190th legislative district

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 190

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 in 1994. He was defeated in the 2004 Democratic primary

Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2004

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 by Thomas Blackwell

Thomas W. Blackwell

Thomas W. Blackwell was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 190th District since 2005. He and his wife live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and have 4 children. He lost the 2008 primary election and was succeeded by fellow Democrat Vanessa Brown...

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External links

• Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Mike J. Horsey (Democrat) official PA House profile (archived)
• Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Michael Horsey official Party website (archived)