Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie announces death of wife, Rhonda. What to know about couple, political career
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U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie's wife died on Thursday, the congressman recently announced to X, formerly Twitter. Here's what we know about his wife, Rhonda Massie, and his political career.
Thomas Massie: 'My high school sweetheart': U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie shares news of his wife's death
Who is Thomas Massie, Kentucky congressman?
Thomas Massie is a Republican who represents Kentucky's 4th Congressional District. He was elected in November 2012 after acting as the Lewis County Judge Executive. He is on three committees in Congress — the House Committee on Rules, the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and the House Judiciary Committee.
Who is Rhonda Massie?
Rhonda Massie was the wife and high school sweetheart of U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie. She died on Thursday, June 27, according to a post on X from her husband. The two have four children together and reside on a Kentucky cattle farm.
Yesterday my high school sweetheart, the love of my life for over 35 years, the loving mother of our 4 children, the smartest kindest woman I ever knew, my beautiful and wise queen forever, Rhonda went to Heaven. Thank you for your prayers for our family in this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/tTSWXeLCG0
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) June 28, 2024
Thank you @anncormican for reminding me of this rare recording of Rhonda singing (on YouTube). I loved her singing voice and she tolerated my out-of-time swarping at a banjo. This was Mike Maggard’s #nothinfancyfarm liberty event, August 28, 2011. pic.twitter.com/MZ71NBdjvC
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) June 29, 2024
What was Thomas Massie's wife sick with?
Rhonda Massie's cause of death remains unclear.
How old is Rhonda Massie?
Rhonda Massie died on Thursday at age 51, according to The Lewis County Herald. Born on March 20, 1973, she graduated in 1991 as valedictorian from Lewis County High School, where she met her husband, Thomas Massie.
She attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1995 before the couple returned to Kentucky to raise their children.
Who is the libertarian congressman for Kentucky?
Thomas Massie is a libertarian-leaning Republican who acts as the representative for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District. According to the Libertarian Party, the congressman attended the Libertarian Convention on May 24 in Washington D.C.
Who does Thomas Massie represent?
Thomas Massie represents Kentucky's 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Republican congressman is on three committees: the House Committee on Rules, the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and the House Judiciary Committee.
Kentucky's 4th Congressional District
Thomas Massie represents Kentucky's 4th District in the northern part of the state near Cincinnati.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie announces death of wife, Rhonda
