Andre D. Carroll (born 1991)[1] is an American politician. He has served as the representative for the 201st district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since September 2024, after winning unopposed in a special election following the resignation of Stephen Kinsey.[2]
Andre Carroll | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 201st district | |
| Assumed office September 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Kinsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andre D. Carroll 1991 (age 32–33) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Peirce College |
Early life and education
editCarroll was born in Philadelphia.[3] He was raised in Germantown, Philadelphia, by his grandmother due to his mother's struggle with drug addiction and his father's incarceration.[4] Carroll came out as gay to his grandmother in his senior year at Germantown High School, where he later graduated.[5] He received an associate degree in business administration from Peirce College.[6]
Political career
editIn the 2022 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, Carroll ran in the 201st district against incumbent Stephen Kinsey in the Democratic primary.[7] He was endorsed by city council members Isaiah Thomas and Kendra Brooks, as well as state senator Nikil Saval.[8] He lost by a margin of 15% in the primary election.[3]
After Kinsey announced he was retiring from the legislature, Carroll ran again for the 201st district of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and was ultimately unopposed in the Democratic primary.[9] In July 2024, Kinsey resigned from the House, prompting a special election for the 201st district.[10] Carroll ran for the special election and won unopposed;[11] he was sworn in on September 30.[2]
References
edit- ^ Lewis, Rayna (September 18, 2024). "Andre Carroll wins seat for House District 201". Philadelphia Gay News. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Hall, Peter (September 30, 2024). "Newly elected Pennsylvania Reps Keith Harris and Andre Carroll take oaths of office". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Ajamu, Rasheed (July 14, 2022). "Andre Carroll, reflects on running for the legislature for the first time, his influences, and getting 43% of voter support". Germantown Info Hub. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Rowello, Lauren (April 24, 2024). "Two LGBTQ candidates will be on the ballot in November following primary win". Philadelphia Gay News. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Zipkin, Michele (April 12, 2022). "Andre Carroll hopes to bring his lived experience to the Pa. House". Philadelphia Gay News. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ "Andre Carroll". LGBTQ Victory Fund. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Walsh, Sean Collins (May 14, 2022). "Philly's Democratic establishment and progressives again facing off over state House seats". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 14, 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Cann, Harrison (May 13, 2022). "Your guide to the 2022 primary challengers". City & State Pennsylvania. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Bunch, Jesse (March 31, 2024). "Andre Carroll, a progressive from East Germantown, poised to become the next state representative from Northwest Philly". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Bell, Mac; Stockburger, George (July 16, 2024). "Two Democrat Pennsylvania State House Representatives resign". WHTM-TV. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ McGoldrick, Gillian (September 17, 2024). "Meet the Pa. House candidates running unopposed in special elections in Philly today". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2024.