Kevin Mullin

Kevin Mullin (born June 15, 1970) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 15th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a member of the California State Assembly from the 22nd district, which encompasses most of the San Francisco Peninsula region, from 2012 to 2022.

Mullin is the son of Gene Mullin, who served three terms in the Assembly. Before being elected to the Assembly in 2012, he was an entrepreneur and served on the city council of South San Francisco, including one year as mayor. He served as speaker pro tempore of the Assembly from 2014 to 2022.

Early life and education Mullin was born in Daly City, California, on June 15, 1970. He attended public and Catholic elementary schools before graduating from Junípero Serra High School in 1988. He received a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of San Francisco in 1992, and a master of public administration from San Francisco State University in 1998. Additionally, Mullin completed an executive leadership program at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government in 2003.

Early career Business career

Before entering politics, Mullin was a local business owner and district director to then-state senator Jackie Speier. He also served as political director for his father, then-state assemblymember Gene Mullin.

As an entrepreneur, Mullin founded KM2 Communications, a multimedia production business in South San Francisco. He produced public affairs programming on local television and hosted various programs on Peninsula-TV Channel 26.

South San Francisco City Council

Mullin was elected to the South San Francisco City Council in 2007. He served one term on the council, including a one-year stint as mayor.

During his time on the council, Mullin also represented the cities of San Mateo County on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

Mullin left office on December 5, 2022. He was succeeded by Diane Papan.

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2022

Following Speier's retirement, Mullin announced his candidacy to succeed her in the 2022 election. He defeated San Mateo County supervisor David Canepa with 55.8% of the vote. Mullin described himself as a pro-Israel lawmaker and AIPAC spent around 600k dollars for him in the general election against fellow Democrat David Canepa.

Mullin was sworn into the House of Representatives on January 7, 2023, when the 118th Congress convened.

Committee assignments For the 118th Congress: Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee on Research and Technology

For the 119th Congress: Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee on Energy Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

Caucus memberships

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Congressional Equality Caucus New Democrat Coalition Congressional Progressive Caucus Congressional Freethought Caucus Climate Solutions Caucus Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment Black Maternal Health Caucus Rare Disease Caucus

Tenure Mullin left a California hospital bed with IV attached on February 25, 2025, flying to Washington for an emergency vote against a budget resolution that same day. The resolution, favored by president Trump, was not certain to pass. At the request of the Democratic leadership several Democrats who were absent with medical issues were secretly brought to Washington for the vote. The resolution ultimately passed by the narrowest possible margin.

Personal life Mullin is married to Jessica Stanfill Mullin, with whom he has twin sons.

Electoral history + Year Office Party Primary General Result Swing . Total % . Total % . 2012 State Assembly 22nd Democratic 51,578 68.48% 1st 126,519 71.40% 1st Hold 2014 42,575 71.05% 1st 73,928 70.60% 1st Hold 2016 85,682 76.21% 1st 148,289 74.39% 1st Hold 2018 80,610 74.08% 1st 145,197 76.77% 1st Hold 2020 107,738 75.72% 1st 182,365 75.40% 1st Hold 2022 U.S. House 58,806 41.11% 1st 108,077 55.46% 1st Hold 2024 109,172 75.27% 1st 211,648 73.10% 1st Hold 2026 107,496 65.03% 1st Source: Secretary of State of California Statewide Election Results