Carol Kazeem Explained

Carol Kazeem
State House:Pennsylvania
District:159th
Predecessor:Brian Kirkland
Birth Place:Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:Ridley High School
Anthem College
Keiser University

Carol Kazeem is an American politician currently serving as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 159th district since January 2023.

Early life and education

She was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, and attended Chester Upland School District until high school. She graduated from Ridley High School in 2010. She received an Associate degree[1] as a medical coder from Anthem College in 2012 and graduated from Keiser University in 2021 as a paralegal. She worked in the healthcare field for over 13 years in several roles including as a trauma outreach specialist.[2]

Career

She defeated the incumbent Brian Kirkland in the May 2022 Democratic primary election and Republican candidate Ruth Moton in the 2022 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election.[3] She was sworn in on .[1]

Personal life

Kazeem is a Nigerian-American.[4] [5] [6] She is married and the mother of three children.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Carol Kazeem . www.ballotpedia.org . Ballotpedia . 28 December 2022.
  2. Web site: Rep.-elect Carol Kazeem's Biography . www.pahouse.com . Pennsylvania House of Representatives . 28 December 2022.
  3. Web site: 2022-11-09 . Kazeem bests Moton to take 159th . 2022-11-11 . Delco Times . en-US.
  4. Web site: Nda-Isaiah . Jonathan . 2022-11-10 . 8 Nigerian-Americans Win In US Midterm Elections . 2022-11-11 . en-US.
  5. Web site: biodunbusari@vanguardngr.com . 2022-11-09 . Meet eight Nigerian-Americans who won legislative seats in US midterm elections . 2022-11-11 . Vanguard News . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Carol Kazeem . www.legis.state.pa.us . Pennsylvania House of Representatives . 28 December 2022.
  7. Web site: Carol Kazeem . www.delcodems.com . Delaware County Democratic Committee . 28 December 2022.