Amy McGrath

Politician, Former Fighter Pilot

American Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Former Fighter Pilot
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth03/06/1975
Age50 years
BirthplaceCincinnati, Ohio, U.S.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAmy M. McGrath-Henderson
NicknameAmy

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorHazel Brown
Hair ColorLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • St. Pius X Middle School, Edgewood, Kentucky, U.S.
  • Notre Dame Academy, Kentucky, U.S.
College/University
  • United States Naval Academy, Maryland, U.S.
  • Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
  • Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
Educational QualificationMaster of Arts

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-Vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
Husband/SpouseErik Henderson (Retired Naval Lieutenant Commander)
Children
Sons
  • Theodore Henderson
  • George Henderson
DaughterEleanor Henderson
Parents
FatherDonald McGrath (Teacher, died of Cancer)
MotherMarianne McGrath (Psychiatrist)
Siblings
Brother1 (Elder)
Sister1 (Elder)

Career

Politics
Political PartyDemocratic Party
Political Journey
  • In Kentucky's 6th congressional district election in 2018, she was the nominee of the Democratic Party but narrowly lost.
  • On May 22, 2018, won in a Democratic primary House race in Kentucky.
  • Announced her campaign to run for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in 2020.
  • Challenged Mitch McConnell for his Senate seat in 2020, losing by approximately 20 points.
  • Announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate again on October 6, 2025, for the seat being vacated by Mitch McConnell.
Military Service
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of Service1997–2017
RankLieutenant Colonel
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Meritorious Service Medal
  • Strike/Flight Air Medals (8 times)
  • Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal
  • Navy Achievement Medal
  • Presidential Unit Citation
  • Iraq Campaign Medal
  • Afghanistan Campaign Medal
  • Hall of Fame, Aviation Museum of Kentucky (2016)
Notable AchievementsFirst woman in the Marine Corps to fly a combat mission in an F/A-18.
Other VenturesFounder of Honor Bound, Inc., a nonprofit leadership development organization focused on women with service backgrounds.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Her mother, Marianne McGrath, was among the pioneering women to graduate from the University of Kentucky’s medical school.
2. At the age of 12, she asked about women's involvement in combat at the United States Naval Academy.
3. During High School, she participated in varsity soccer, basketball, and baseball.
4. She served at the Pentagon and concluded a 20-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps.
5. She successfully fundraised over $300,000 for the 2018 elections in Kentucky’s 6th congressional district.
6. She is against the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and is a supporter of actions against climate change and the inclusion of gay and transgender individuals in security forces.
7. She opposes the repeal of Obamacare and considers herself a fiscal conservative.
8. Her 2020 Senate race against Mitch McConnell was the most expensive in Kentucky history.
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