Lamin Swann Explained

Lamin Swann
State House:Kentucky
District:93rd
Preceded:Norma Kirk-McCormick (redistricting)
Succeeded:Adrielle Camuel
Term Start:January 1, 2023
Term End:May 14, 2023
Birth Date:2 December 1977
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of Kentucky

Lamin Swann (December 2, 1977 – May 14, 2023) was an American politician and businessman who was a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from January 2023 until his death.[1]

Background

Lamin Swann was born on December 2, 1977.[2] A native of Lexington, Kentucky, he first became involved in politics at age eight, after attending a demonstration with his grandfather at the Kentucky State Capitol, advocating for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to become a recognized holiday in Kentucky.[3] He graduated from Tates Creek High School[4] and the University of Kentucky, where he studied social work and wrote for the university newspaper.[5]

Swann had cerebral palsy and had publicly discussed his experiences living with the condition.[5]

Career

Swann was a social worker within the Fayette County Family Court system, and founded a women's fashion label in Lexington.[5] [6] He was active in civil rights protests.[3]

Swann was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2022, as the member for the 93rd district.[3] [5] He introduced and supported bills to prevent discrimination in awarding Section 8 housing, protect access to abortion, and to end a state holiday of the Robert E. Lee Day.[5]

Death

On May 9, 2023, Swann was hospitalized for an undisclosed medical emergency. He died five days later, on May 14, at the age of 45.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kentucky state Rep. Lamin Swann, 45, dies days after suffering medical emergency . AP News . 14 May 2023 . 12 Sep 2023.
  2. Web site: Representative Lamin Swann (D). Kentucky General Assembly. May 14, 2023.
  3. News: Kentucky state Rep. Lamin Swann, 45, dies days after suffering medical emergency. May 14, 2023. May 14, 2023. Associated Press.
  4. News: Ky. Rep. Lamin Swann passes away after hospitalization . wkyt.com . 14 May 2023 . 16 May 2023.
  5. News: Ky. Rep. Lamin Swann dies following hospitalization. WEKU. May 14, 2023. May 14, 2023. Roldan. Roberto.
  6. News: Rep. Lamin Swann dies after 'significant medical emergency'. Niemeyer. Liam. May 14, 2023. May 14, 2023. Kentucky Lantern.