Brian Kirkland
Brian Joseph Kirkland | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 159th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Thaddeus Kirkland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 22, 1981 |
| Political party | Democratic |
Brian Joseph Kirkland (born January 22, 1981) is an American politician from Pennsylvania currently serving as a Democratic member of the 159th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District since 2017. He replaced his uncle Thaddeus Kirkland as representative in the Pennsylvania 159th district.[1]
Early life and education[]
Kirkland graduated from Coatesville Area High School[2] and attended East Stroudsburg University.[3]
Career[]
Kirkland served as Special Projects Coordinator for the city of Chester, Pennsylvania.[3]
Kirkland served as Director of Constituent Services for his Uncle, Thaddeus Kirkland during his tenure as state representative to the Pennsylvania 159th district.[3]
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.[4]
Kirkland currently serves on the Committee On Committees, Gaming Oversight, Tourism & Recreational Development, and Urban Affairs committees.[5]
Personal life[]
Kirkland lives in Chester, Pennsylvania and has a daughter.[3]
Kirkland is a deacon at the Community Baptist Church in Chester, Pennsylvania where he runs a youth mentoring program.[3]
References[]
- ^ Carey, Kathleen E. "Crowded field of Dems duke it out in the 5th District". www.delcotimes.com. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
- ^ "Brian Kirkland's Biography". www.votesmart.org. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Rep. Brian Joseph Kirkland's Biography". www.pahouse.com. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
- ^ "Pennsylvania 159th District State House Results: Brian Kirkland Wins". The New York Times. August 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
- ^ "Representative Brian Kirkland". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
External links[]
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Brian Joseph Kirkland (Democrat) official PA House website
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