About Kevin McCarthy
Born 1971. Kevin McCarthy is an American politician.
Kevin M. McCarthy (born June 29, 1971) is an American Democratic legislator who served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2003 until 2013 and, for his last two years there, was the House Minority Leader. McCarthy was born, raised, and resides in Des Moines, Iowa. He received his B.A. from Wartburg College and his J.D. from Drake University.
The son of former Des Moines Police Chief and former Polk County Sheriff Bill McCarthy, he resigned in August 2013 to take a position with the Iowa Attorney General's office.
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Who is Kevin McCarthy?
American politician
When was Kevin McCarthy born?
Kevin McCarthy was born on 29 June 1971 in Des Moines.
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Kevin McCarthy is a politician.
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· DBpedia: Kevin McCarthy (Iowa politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kevin McCarthy. https://biography.guide/kevin-mccarthy-politician-1971/
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