Stephen Magie

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Stephen Magie
Member of the ArkansasHouseofRepresentatives
from the 72nd district
Assumed office
January 14, 2013
Preceded by James McLean
Personal details
Born (1953-08-21) August 21, 1953 (age 64)
Little Rock, Arkansas
Nationality American
Political party Democratic Party (United States)
Spouse(s) Becky Magie
Children Stephen, Amy, Justin and Erika
Residence Conway, Arkansas
Alma mater Morrilton High School
University of Central Arkansas
Louisiana State University
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Profession Ophthalmologist
Website stevemagie.net

Stephen 'Steve' Magie (born August 21, 1953) [1] is an American politician, ophthalmologist and businessman from the state of Arkansas. He is a Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives representing District 72, which includes a portion of Faulkner County.

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Ophthalmology field of medicine treating eye disorders

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Education

Magie graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1980, followed by a general-medicine internship at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. He completed his Ophthalmology residency through Louisiana State University before completing a Retina fellowship at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, Louisiana.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences university

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is part of the University of Arkansas System, a state-run university in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The main campus is located in Little Rock and consists of five colleges including one graduate school, seven institutes, a statewide network of community educational centers, and the UAMS Medical Center.

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Business career

Magie currently practices ophthalmology at Magie-Mabrey Eye Clinic, PA in Conway. [2] where he focuses on retinal related disease including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal surgery. [3]

Conway, Arkansas City in Arkansas, United States

Conway is a city in the U.S. state of Arkansas and the county seat of Faulkner County, located in the state's most populous Metropolitan Statistical Area, Central Arkansas. Conway is unusual in that the majority of its residents do not commute out of the city to work. The city also serves as a regional shopping, educational, work, healthcare, sports, and cultural hub for Faulkner County and surrounding areas. Conway's growth can be attributed to its jobs in technology and higher education with its largest employers being Acxiom, the University of Central Arkansas, Hewlett Packard, Hendrix College, Insight Enterprises, and many technology start up companies. Conway is home to three post-secondary educational institutions, earning it the nickname "The City of Colleges".

Macular degeneration degeneration of macula and posterior pole that is characterized by a loss of vision in the center of the visual field (the macula) resulting from damage to the retina and resulting in blurring of the sharp central vision

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Diabetic retinopathy Human disease

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He is a member and past chairman of the Arkansas Medical Society. He is also a member of the American Medical Association, the Conway Downtown Partnership, the Conway Municipal Airport Advisory Committee, [4] the Faulkner County Medical Society, the Pulaski County Medical Society, and the Conway Morning Optimist Club.

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American Medical Association professional association for physicians and medical students

The American Medical Association (AMA), founded in 1847 and incorporated in 1897, is the largest association of physicians—both MDs and DOs—and medical students in the United States.

Conway Municipal Airport

Conway Municipal Airport is a public use airport located 10 miles southwest of Conway, at Cantrell Field in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States, owned by the City of Conway.

Political career

2014 Election

Magie announced his re-election campaign on September 3, 2014. [5] He was unopposed in the Democratic Primary and won the General election with 3,794 votes (56.37%) against Republican nominee Shannon Taylor. [6]

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2012 Election

Magie announced his candidacy on August 18, 2011. [7] Redistricted to District 72, with incumbent Representative James McLean redistricted to District 63, Magie was unopposed for the May 22, 2012 Democratic Primary, [8] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 5,185 votes (59.6%) against Republican nominee Rocky Lawrence. [9]

James McLean is an American politician and a Democratic former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives who represented District 63 from 2013 to 2015. McLean served consecutively from January 2009 until January 2013 in the District 72 seat.

2010 Election

Initially in District 46, when Representative Robbie Wills left the Legislature and left the seat open, Magie was unopposed for the May 18, 2010 Democratic Primary, but lost the November 2, 2010 General election to Republican nominee David Meeks. [10]

Personal life

The son of Dr. J.J. Magie of Morrilton and the late Margaret Magie, Magie grew up seeing his dad practice medicine — in family practice, as a general surgeon, then as an ophthalmologist. [11]

Magie is married to Becky Magie and has four children, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. He attends St Joseph Catholic Church in Conway. In his spare time Magie enjoys to fly, turkey hunt and camp. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ 91st Arkansas General Assembly Legislative Directory
  2. ↑ "Stephen K. Magie, M.D." Magie-Mabrey Eye Clinic, P.A. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  3. ↑ "Magie-Mabrey Eye Clinic, PA: Serving the Conway area for more than 40 years". Log Cabin Democrat. Conway, Arkansas. 10 October 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  4. ↑ "Airport Advisory Committee". City of Conway. Conway, Arkansas . Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  5. ↑ "Magie seeks reelection to House seat". Log Cabin Democrat. Conway, Arkansas. September 3, 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  6. ↑ "Arkansas State General Election". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas . Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  7. ↑ "Magie announces candidacy for House District 72". Log Cabin Democrat. Conway, Arkansas. 18 August 2011. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  8. ↑ "Arkansas State Primary Election May 22, 2012". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas . Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Arkansas State General Election November 6, 2012". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Statewide Results by Contest 2010 General Election State Representative District 046". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  11. ↑ Keith, Tammy (19 May 2013). "Conway man balances medicine with politics". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  12. ↑ "Stephen Magie". Arkansas House of Representatives. Retrieved 20 October 2015.


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