Kim Taylor (politician)
Kim Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 63rd district | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Lashrecse Aird |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1978 (age 43–44) Petersburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Andrew Perry |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Virginia Commonwealth University (BA) |
Kimberly A. Taylor (born 1978) is an American politician serving as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the 63rd district.[1] A member of the Republican Party, she defeated incumbent Democratic delegate Lashrecse Aird in the 2021 election. Taylor represents parts of Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, and Prince George counties, taking in the city of Petersburg and parts of Hopewell.[2]
Early life and education[]
Taylor was born in 1978 in Petersburg, Virginia. After graduating from high school, she earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Career[]
Following her graduation, she worked with the Richmond Times-Dispatch in retail sales. Before entering politics, Taylor co-owned two automobile repair shops in Chesterfield and Moseley, along with her husband.[3]
Virginia House of Delegates[]
Taylor announced her candidacy for the 63rd district in January 2021, challenging Democratic incumbent Lashrecse Aird.[4] In the November 2021 general election, she narrowly defeated Aird in her bid for re-election by a margin of 512 votes in an upset.[5] Taylor's victory was the tipping point necessary for the Republican Party to regain majority control in the House of Delegates.[6][7] Taylor took office, along with the rest of the 162nd Virginia General Assembly, on January 12, 2022.[8]
Personal life[]
Taylor is married to Andrew "Butch" Perry. They have one daughter and reside in Dinwiddie County.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Delegate Kimberly A. Taylor". Virginia House of Delegates Member Listings. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- ^ "Who's My Legislator?". whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
- ^ a b "Kim Taylor". Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- ^ McConnell, Jim (January 27, 2021). "Local businesswoman to run for House of Delegates". Chesterfield Observer. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- ^ "Nov. 2, 2021 General Election Statewide Candidates". Virginia Department of Elections.
- ^ Atkinson, Bill (November 2, 2021). "Taylor, state GOP declares victory in 63rd House District race still too close to call". The Progress-Index. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- ^ Atkinson, Bill (November 4, 2021). "Aird concedes 63rd race to Taylor, vows to work for those 'on the peripheries of power'". The Progress-Index. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- ^ "With judges' ruling in recount, GOP cements two-seat majority in Virginia House of Delegates". www.msn.com. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
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