Bernard Hawkins Explained

Bernard Hawkins
Birth Date:18 May 1963
Birth Place:Greenville, Rhode Island, U.S.
State House:Rhode Island
District:53rd
Term Start:January 1, 2019
Term End:January 3, 2023
Preceded:Thomas Winfield
Succeeded:Brian Rea
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Kerrilyn McGurn Hawkins m:2023
Children:1; William Hawkins
Alma Mater:Southern Connecticut State University

Bernard Hawkins (born May 18, 1963)[1] is an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 53rd district of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.[3] [4]

Born in Greenville, Rhode Island, Hawkins attended Southern Connecticut State University. In 2019, he won the election for the 53rd district of the Rhode Island House of Representatives. Hawkins succeeded Thomas Winfield. He assumed his office on January 1, 2019. Hawkins decided to run for re-election in the 53rd district in 2022.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bernard Hawkins' Biography. Vote Smart. August 9, 2022.
  2. Web site: Hawkins defends House District 53 seat against Rea. Valley Breeze. October 7, 2020. Jacquelyn. Moorehead. August 9, 2022.
  3. Web site: Bernard Hawkins. Ballotpedia. August 9, 2022.
  4. Web site: Bernard A. Hawkins. Rhode Island General Assembly. August 9, 2022.
  5. Web site: Hawkins, Rea go up against each other in House District 53 race. Jacquelyn. Moorehead. July 28, 2022. August 9, 2022.