About Tim Kearney
Born 1960. Tim Kearney is an American politician.
Timothy P. Kearney (born November 22, 1960) is an American politician and architect. He is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 26th District since 2019.
Education and career
Kearney received a B.S. from the Catholic University of America and a M.Arch. from the University of Pennsylvania. He is an adjunct professor at Drexel University. He is also a partner in an architectural firm, along with his wife.
Political career
Kearney served seven years on the planning commission for Swarthmore, Pennsylvania before being elected to two terms as mayor.
In 2018, he defeated Republican Tom McGarrigle in an upset to become state senator and the first Democrat to represent the 26th district since 1978.
For the 2025-2026 Session Kearney serves on the following committees in the State Senate:
Institutional Sustainability & Innovation (Minority Chair) Appropriations Education Local Government Transportation
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Who is Tim Kearney?
American politician and architect
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Tim Kearney was born on 22 November 1960.
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Tim Kearney is a politician.
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