Glenn Abarough
Glenn Abarough | |
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 Abarough at a campaign event, 2020 | |
| Senator-in-Absentia from Tennessee | |
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Assumed office January 29, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Elijah Packer |
| Member of the United Commonwealth House of Representatives for Hispaniola's 7th district | |
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In office January 2, 2017 – January 29, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Tucker Greteson |
| Succeeded by | Alistair Morris |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 3, 1975 Columbia City, Hispaniola, Antilles |
| Nationality | Antillean |
| Political party |
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| Spouse(s) | Alexandra Caine |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of the Antilles |
| Religion | Southern Baptist |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 Antilles |
| Branch/service | United Commonwealth Army |
| Years of service | 1993-1998 |
| Rank |
 Captain |
Glenn Michael Abarough (born November 3, 1975) is a Antillean politician and educator serving as the junior senator-in-absentia for Tennessee. A lifelong member of the Federalist Party, Abarough previously served as a member of the House of Representatives, representing the suburban portions of Columbia City from 2017 to 2021. He is a member of the Abarough family and has been seen as the family's new political head following the retirement of his father from politics.
Abarough was born in Columbia City, Hispaniola to Michael and Julie Abarough. His is a great-grandson of former president Amelia Abarough, grandson of former president George Abarough, and the grand nephew to former presidents Eric and William Abarough. After graduating from high school, Abarough enlisted in the United Commonwealth Army, obtaining the rank of captain before retiring from active service. After his time in the army, Abarough attended the University of the Antilles, receiving a bachelor's degree in history in 2000. After receiving his teaching credentials in 2001, Abarough began his teaching career at Columbia High School, teaching Antillean history and government.
In 2016, Abarough announced his entry into politics, running for and later be elected to a seat in the House of Representatives. As a member of the House of Representatives, Abarough supported socially conservative and economically liberal policies, but was noted for his willingness to work with legislators of other parties. Despite being viewed as the front-runner, Abarough declined to seek the Federalist presidential nomination for the 2020 Antillean presidential election, instead opting to run for a third term in the House of Representatives. In later interviews, Abarough stated that he believed he was "under-qualified" for the position and "need more political experience". In 2021, Abarough was appointed as the junior Senator-in-Absentia for the commonwealth of Tennessee by President Arian Lawrence
Politically, Abarough identifies as social conservative and economic liberal, though has been noted as a "moderator" within the Federalist Party. On social issues, Abarough is opposed to the legislation of same-sex marriage and abortion in the Antilles. While he is a supporter of civil unions as an alternative to same-sex marriage, he has been staunch in his opposition to abortion. In contrast to most of his party, Abarough supports overturning the constitutional amendment that requires military service for federal suffrage and elevating the provisional commonwealths into states. On economic issues, Abarough is opposed to the legalization of labor unions and a single-payer healthcare system, but has admitted that the Antillean healthcare system is in need of "major reform". On foreign policy, Abarough identifies as a soft Ameroskeptic, supporting Antillean entrance into the Conference of American States, though opposing participating in the organization's executive functions. He is a supporter of Antillean ascension into the Northern Treaty Organization and has publicly condemned the United Commonwealth on a number of occasions. He is opposed to the Antillean independence movement.