Lamin Swann
Lamin Swann | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 93rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2023 โ May 14, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Norma Kirk-McCormick (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Adrielle Camuel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 2, 1977 |
| Died | May 14, 2023 (aged 45) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Kentucky |
Lamin Swann (December 2, 1977 โ May 14, 2023) was an American politician and businessman who was a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from January 2023 until his death.[1]
Background
Lamin Swann was born on December 2, 1977.[2] A native of Lexington, Kentucky, he first became involved in politics at age eight, after attending a demonstration with his grandfather at the Kentucky State Capitol, advocating for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to become a recognized holiday in Kentucky.[3] He graduated from Tates Creek High School[4] and the University of Kentucky, where he studied social work and wrote for the university newspaper.[5]
Swann had cerebral palsy and had publicly discussed his experiences living with the condition.[5]
Career
Swann was a social worker within the Fayette County Family Court system, and founded a women's fashion label in Lexington.[5][6] He was active in civil rights protests.[3]
Swann was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2022, as the member for the 93rd district.
Death
On May 9, 2023, Swann was hospitalized for an undisclosed medical emergency. He died five days later, on May 14, at the age of 45.[3]
References
- ^ "Kentucky state Rep. Lamin Swann, 45, dies days after suffering medical emergency". AP News. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 12 Sep 2023.
- ^ "Representative Lamin Swann (D)". Kentucky General Assembly. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Kentucky state Rep. Lamin Swann, 45, dies days after suffering medical emergency". Associated Press. May 14, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "Ky. Rep. Lamin Swann passes away after hospitalization". wkyt.com. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Roldan, Roberto (May 14, 2023). "Ky. Rep. Lamin Swann dies following hospitalization". WEKU. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ Niemeyer, Liam (May 14, 2023). "Rep. Lamin Swann dies after 'significant medical emergency'". Kentucky Lantern. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
 | This article about a Kentucky politician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |