R. Kirk McPike | |
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| Member of the VirginiaHouseofDelegates from the 5th district | |
| Assumed office February 18, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Elizabeth Bennett-Parker |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Website | kirkmcpike |
R. Kirk McPike is an American politician and Delegate-elect for the 5th district of the Virginia House of Delegates following a 2026 special election. McPike also served on the Alexandria City Council from 2021 to 2026 and worked as a chief of staff for United States representative Mark Takano from 2013 to 2026.
McPike was born in 1977 or 1978. [1] He graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in political science. [1]
McPike began working as chief of staff for California United States House representative Mark Takano in 2013. [2] He was elected to the Alexandria City Council in 2021 and was reelected in 2024. [3] Before his service on the council,he was a member of the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission and a chair of the Economic Opportunities Commission. [1] In February 2026,he won a special election for the 5th district of the Virginia House of Delegates. [3] After winning the election,he resigned from his roles on the Alexandria City Council and as chief of staff for Takano. [3]
McPike is gay. [2] As of February 2026,he lives in the Seminary Hill neighborhood of Alexandria,Virginia with his husband. [3] [2]