Kevin Chambliss | |
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| Member of the FloridaHouseofRepresentatives from the 117th district | |
| Assumed office November 3, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Kionne McGhee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 8,1981 Columbus,Mississippi,U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Leah Chambliss |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Jackson State University (BS) |
Kevin D. Chambliss (born June 8,1981) is an American politician serving as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 117th district. He assumed office on November 3,2020.
Chambliss was born in Columbus,Mississippi. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Jackson State University. [1]
Chambliss worked as a field organizer for the Florida Democratic Party and as the South Dade political director for Joe Garcia's 2012 congressional campaign. He later worked as a congressional liaison for Debbie Mucarsel-Powell and Donna Shalala. [2] Chambliss was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in November 2020. He is a member of the House State Affairs Committee. [3]
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