Andre Carroll Explained
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]
Early life and education
Carroll 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
In 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.
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.
Notes and References
- News: Lewis . Rayna . Andre Carroll wins seat for House District 201 . October 18, 2024 . . September 18, 2024.
- News: Hall . Peter . Newly elected Pennsylvania Reps Keith Harris and Andre Carroll take oaths of office . October 18, 2024 . Pennsylvania Capital-Star . September 30, 2024.
- News: Ajamu . Rasheed . Andre Carroll, reflects on running for the legislature for the first time, his influences, and getting 43% of voter support . October 18, 2024 . Germantown Info Hub . July 14, 2022.
- News: Rowello . Lauren . Two LGBTQ+ candidates will be on the ballot in November following primary win . October 18, 2024 . . April 24, 2024.
- News: Zipkin . Michele . Andre Carroll hopes to bring his lived experience to the Pa. House . October 18, 2024 . . April 12, 2022.
- Web site: Andre Carroll . . October 18, 2024.
- News: Walsh . Sean Collins . Philly’s Democratic establishment and progressives again facing off over state House seats . live . subscription . October 18, 2024 . . May 14, 2022 . https://archive.today/20220514151340/https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/philadelphia-state-house-districts-democratic-primary-progressives-20220514.html . May 14, 2022.
- News: Cann . Harrison . Your guide to the 2022 primary challengers . October 18, 2024 . City & State Pennsylvania . May 13, 2022.
- News: Bunch . Jesse . Andre Carroll, a progressive from East Germantown, poised to become the next state representative from Northwest Philly . live . subscription . October 18, 2024 . . March 31, 2024 . https://archive.today/20240408163534/https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/andre-carroll-stephen-kinsey-northwest-philly-state-representative-20240331.html . April 8, 2024.
- News: Bell . Mac . Stockburger . George . Two Democrat Pennsylvania State House Representatives resign . October 18, 2024 . . July 16, 2024.
- News: McGoldrick . Gillian . Meet the Pa. House candidates running unopposed in special elections in Philly today . October 18, 2024 . . September 17, 2024 . https://archive.today/20240917114833/https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/andre-carroll-keith-sea-harris-special-election-20240917.html . September 17, 2024.
