John Carney (Kentucky politician)

John Mitchel Owen "Bam" Carney (September 30, 1969 – July 17, 2021) was an American politician from the state of Kentucky. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2009 until his death in 2021 from complications of pancreatitis. Carney also served as the Republican house majority floor leader from 2019 to 2021.^[1][2] He was also an educator and high school coach, with degrees from Berea College and Eastern Kentucky University.^[3]

Bam Carney
Majority Leader of the Kentucky House of Representatives
In office January 8, 2019 – January 5, 2021
Speaker	David Osborne
Preceded by	Jonathan Shell
Succeeded by	Steven Rudy
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 51st district
In office January 1, 2009 – July 17, 2021
Preceded by	Russ Mobley
Succeeded by	Michael Pollock
Personal details
Born	John Mitchel Owen Carney (1969-09-30)September 30, 1969 Taylor County, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	July 17, 2021(2021-07-17) (aged 51) Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Jenifer Martin (divorced)
Children	2
Education	Berea College (BA) Eastern Kentucky University (MA)