Stephen Kinsey (born December 15, 1958) is an American politician and former Democratic Party member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, serving from 2013 to 2024.[2] Kinsey had served as the chief of staff to state Representative John Myers, who preceded Kinsey in office.[3] Kinsey served as the chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus during the 2019-2020 legislative session.[4][5][6]

Stephen Kinsey
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 201st district
In office
January 1, 2013[1] – July 16, 2024
Preceded byJohn L. Myers
Succeeded byAndre Carroll
Personal details
Born (1958-12-15) December 15, 1958 (age 65)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceGermantown, Philadelphia
Alma materWest Chester University (B.S.)
Eastern University (MBA)
WebsiteCampaign Website

Kinsey grew up in Philadelphia, graduating from Germantown High School in 1976. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education from West Chester University in 1981 and his Master of Business Administration from Eastern University in 2002.[2]

Kinsey represented the 201st House District, which is located within Philadelphia and includes parts of the Germantown, Mt. Airy, West Oak Lane, and Ogontz neighborhoods.[3] During his tenure in the House, he has served on the Appropriations, Health, Human Services, and Transportation committees.[7]

Kinsey resigned from the Pennsylvania House in July 2024.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "SESSION OF 2013 - 197TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2013-01-01.
  2. ^ a b "Representative Stephen Kinsey". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  3. ^ a b Moselle, Aaron (7 May 2012). "Stephen Kinsey: Victory in 201st District state-rep primary 'still hasn't sunk in just yet'". Newsworks. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  4. ^ "Members List". Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  5. ^ "Stephen Kinsey to lead Pa. Legislative Black Caucus". The Philadelphia Tribune. November 15, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  6. ^ "Kinsey congratulates Bullock for being elected to chair Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 13 November 2020. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  7. ^ "STEPHEN KINSEY: Biography". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  8. ^ Bell, Mac; Stockburger, George (July 16, 2024). "Two Democrat Pennsylvania State House Representatives resign". ABC27. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
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