Brian Kirkland
Brian Joseph Kirkland (born January 22, 1981) is an American politician from Pennsylvania currently serving as a Democratic member of the 159th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District since 2017. He replaced his uncle Thaddeus Kirkland as representative in the Pennsylvania 159th district. Early life and education. Kirkland graduated from Coatesville Area High School and attended East Stroudsburg University. Career. Kirkland served as Special Projects Coordinator for the city of Chester, Pennsylvania. Kirkland served as Director of Constituent Services for his Uncle, Thaddeus Kirkland during his tenure as state representative to the Pennsylvania 159th district. Kirkland was elected in  2016 as state representative to the Pennsylvania 159th district and replaced his Uncle Thaddeus Kirkland by defeating the Republican candidate Michael Ciach. Kirkland currently serves on the Committee On Committees, Gaming Oversight, Tourism & Recreational Development, and Urban Affairs committees. Personal life. Kirkland lives in Chester, Pennsylvania and has a daughter. Kirkland is a deacon at the Community Baptist Church in Chester, Pennsylvania where he runs a youth mentoring program.