Brian Kirkland Explained

Brian Joseph Kirkland
State House:Pennsylvania
District:159th
Predecessor:Thaddeus Kirkland
Successor:Carol Kazeem
Birth Date:22 January 1981
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Shonse Hawkins
Residence:Chester
Children:1

Brian Joseph Kirkland (born January 22, 1981) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 159th district from 2017 to 2022.

Early life and education

Kirkland graduated from Coatesville Area High School[1] and attended East Stroudsburg University.

Career

Kirkland served as Special Projects Coordinator for the city of Chester, Pennsylvania.[2]

Kirkland served as Director of Constituent Services for his Uncle, Thaddeus Kirkland during his tenure as state representative to the Pennsylvania 159th district.[2]

Kirkland was elected in 2016 as state representative to the Pennsylvania 159th district and replaced his Uncle Thaddeus Kirkland by defeating the Republican candidate Michael Ciach.[3] [4]

Kirkland served on the Committee On Committees, Gaming Oversight, Tourism & Recreational Development, and Urban Affairs committees.[5]

Kirkland was defeated in the May 2022 Democratic primary by Carol Kazeem.[6]

Personal life

Kirkland lives in Chester, Pennsylvania and has a daughter.[2]

Kirkland is a deacon at the Community Baptist Church in Chester, Pennsylvania where he runs a youth mentoring program.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brian Kirkland's Biography. www.votesmart.org. 17 May 2018.
  2. Web site: Brian Joseph Kirkland . www.archives.house.state.pa.us . Pennsylvania House of Representatives . 28 December 2022.
  3. Web site: Carey . Kathleen E. . Crowded field of Dems duke it out in the 5th District . 17 May 2018 . www.delcotimes.com.
  4. News: Pennsylvania 159th District State House Results: Brian Kirkland Wins. The New York Times. August 2017. 17 May 2018.
  5. Web site: Representative Brian Kirkland. 2022-01-30. The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly.. English.
  6. Web site: Carey . Kathleen . 2022-05-19 . Kazeem tops Kirkland to win Dem nod in the 159th . 2022-06-12 . Delco Times . en-US.