Andre Carroll
Andre D. Carroll | |
|---|---|
| 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 34–35) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Peirce College |
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.[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] He became the second gay Black man sworn into the legislature.
Carroll has criticized Philadelphia's cash bail system for allowing those with money a way out of jail. His comments came after a prospective intern was abducted and murdered by a man out on bail. Carrol has also sponsored legislation that would let incarcerated individuals make phone calls without charge.[12]
References
- ^ 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. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ 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. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ 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. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Cerino, Marco (October 20, 2025). "Andre Carroll, one of younger state legislators, talks Pa. budget, youth vote and Kada Scott". The Philadelphia Tribune. Retrieved October 21, 2025.