Patrice McClammy

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
Incumbent
Assumed office November 17, 2021
Preceded by	Thad McClammy
Personal details
Born	Patrice Ernita McClammy
Political party	Democratic
Parent	Thad McClammy (father)
Education	Hampton University (BA) Faulkner University (AA, JD) Florida State University (PhD)

Early life and education

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

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]