Steve McManus
Steve McManus | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 96th district | |
| In office January 9, 2007 – January 10, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Stanley |
| Succeeded by | Dwayne Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Stephen McManus October 16, 1951 |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | College of the Holy Cross (BA) |
| Website | House website |
Stephen McManus (born October 16, 1951) is an American politician who was a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. He represented the 96th district, encompassing Cordova and part of Shelby County, from 2007 to 2017.[1][2]
Early life and education
Stephen McManus was born on October 16, 1951. He received a BA from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]
Career
McManus has worked as an investment adviser and a regional business commentator on Fox News.[1] He is a past president of the Cordova Leadership Council.[3] He is also a member of the Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).[4]
Tennessee House of Representatives (2007–2017)
Elections
McManus was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2006, succeeding Paul Stanley who successfully sought election to the Tennessee Senate. McManus won four re-election campaigns before being defeated in his 2016 bid for a sixth term by Democratic nominee Dwayne Thompson in what was considered an upset.[5]
Tenure
McManus chaired the House Insurance and Banking Committee and was a member of the Calendar and Rules, and Finance, Ways & Means committees.[1] Alongside Senator Becky Duncan Massey and Representative Kevin Brooks, McManus co-sponsored the Tennessee ABLE Act, authorizing the creation of tax-advantaged investment plans for families of people with disabilities. The bill was signed into law by Bill Haslam on May 18, 2015.[6]
Personal life
He is married with two children. He is a Roman Catholic.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Representatives - TN General Assembly". Retrieved July 9, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Stephen McManus". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ↑ Cordova Leadership Council Board of Directors
- ↑ Tennessee Democratic Party
- ↑ Robinson, Melek (March 1, 2024). "TN State Rep. Dwayne Thompson not running for re-election". WMC-TV. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam Signs ABLE Legislation to Help Families and Individuals with Disabilities Save with Tax-free Earnings". Clarksville Online. May 19, 2015. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
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