Who Is John Kennedy's Wife? New Details On Rebecca Kennedy
They are a religious family.
getty Though he was elected for his first Senate term in 2017, John Kennedy (of no relation to the Massachusetts-born Kennedy family) has had a long career in politics. He served as the Treasurer of Louisiana for 17 years, and before that, was on the staff for Governor Buddy Roemer. He lost in the election for Attorney General of Louisiana, and returned to practice law in a private firm.
What’s most notable about Kenedy is that he was once a Democrat but switched parties in 2007 while serving as treasurer.
But what about his family? Because he isn’t at all related to the famous Kennedy clan we all know so well, what do we know about his personal life? Who is John Kennedy’s wife? Here are 5 things to know about Rebecca Kennedy and their life together.
1. They are Methodists.
The couple attends North Cross United Methodist Church in Madisonville, Louisiana, and it seems like religion and faith are a big part of their lives.
2. She holds multiple degrees.
Rebecca has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Florida, and a J.D. from Tulane University.
3. She’s an attorney.
And she’s currently a member of the Louisiana State Bar. She was a partner of Cater and Willis, which specializes in general civil practice, trials, corporations insurance, banking, real estate, and negligence law. She also worked in the Chaffe McCall law firm.
4. They are a small family.
The couple has been married for over 25 years and have one child together, son James Preston.
5. Her son was the subject of a lawsuit.
In 2016, their then 21-year-old son was sued by his neighbors, Steven and Heidi Fisher, accused of throwing a party in the Fisher home while the family and his parents were away. The lawsuit alleged that there was alcohol consumption, damaged property, and sex in a child’s bedroom, and that he and his friends ransacked their home.
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