Mike Conaway
Kenneth Michael Conaway (born June 11, 1948) is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for Texas's 11th congressional district from 2005 to 2021. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district Conaway represented is located in West Texas and includes Midland, Odessa, San Angelo, Brownwood, and Granbury. Conaway led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections (with assistance from Trey Gowdy and Tom Rooney) after the Intelligence Committee chair, Devin Nunes, recused himself. Aside from serving as the chair of the House Ethics Committee, he served as the chair of the House Agriculture Committee, and later its ranking member. Conaway indicated in July 2019 that he would not be seeking reelection. Conaway was succeeded by fellow Republican August Pfluger.
Mike Conaway | |
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| Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Collin Peterson |
| Succeeded by | Glenn Thompson |
| Chair of the House Agriculture Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2015 – January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Lucas |
| Succeeded by | Collin Peterson |
| Chair of the House Ethics Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Jo Bonner |
| Succeeded by | Charlie Dent |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 11th district | |
| In office January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | August Pfluger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kenneth Michael Conaway June 11, 1948 Borger, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Suzanne Kidwell (1991–present) |
| Education | Texas A&M University–Commerce (BBA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1970–1972 |
| Rank | Specialist 5 |
| Awards | Army Commendation Medal |