Kevin Mullin

For the Vermont politician, see Kevin J. 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.

Kevin Mullin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 15th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Jackie Speier (redistricted)
Speaker pro tempore of the California State Assembly
In office December 1, 2014 – December 5, 2022
Preceded by	Nora Campos
Succeeded by	Chris Ward
Member of the California State Assembly from the 22nd district
In office December 3, 2012 – December 5, 2022
Preceded by	Paul Fong (redistricting)
Succeeded by	Diane Papan (redistricted)
Personal details
Born	(1970-06-15) June 15, 1970 (age 53) Daly City, California, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Jessica Stanfill
Children	2
Relatives	Gene Mullin (father)
Education	University of San Francisco (BA) San Francisco State University (MPA)
Website	House website

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.^[1] Additionally, Mullin completed an executive leadership program at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government in 2003.^[2]

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.^[1]

California State Assembly

Mullin was first elected to the Assembly in 2012. He represented the 22nd district, which encompassed most of the San Francisco Peninsula.

During his first term in the Assembly, Mullin served as assistant speaker pro tempore. He became speaker pro tempore of the Assembly in 2014, a position he held until leaving office in 2022.^[1] In this role, he regularly presided over Assembly floor sessions and continued as part of Anthony Rendon's leadership team.

Notable Legislation from Assembly Member Mullin's tenure was Proposition 19, which offered support for Fire victims, Disabled and Elderly, while hiding a massive Tax hike on children who would be inheriting a family home. This proportion narrowly passed, due to deceptive marketing of the Proposition that effectively hid the Tax Hike from voters who were largely concerned with the massive devastation of the Forrest fires and the tragic impact to those families.^[3][4]

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

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2022

Main article: 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in California § District 15

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.^[6]

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

Committee assignments

For the 118th Congress:^[7]

• 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

Caucus memberships

• Congressional Progressive Caucus^[8]
• Congressional Freethought Caucus^[9]

Personal life

Mullin is married to Jessica Stanfill Mullin, with whom he has twin sons. They live in South San Francisco.

Electoral history

Electoral history of Kevin Mullin

Year	Office	Party		Primary			General			Result	Swing		Ref.
				Total	%	P.	Total	%	P.
2012	State Assembly		Democratic	51,578	68.48%	1st	126,519	71.40%	1st	Won		Hold	^[10]
2014			Democratic	42,575	71.05%	1st	73,928	70.60%	1st	Won		Hold	^[11]
2016			Democratic	85,682	76.21%	1st	148,289	74.39%	1st	Won		Hold	^[12]
2018			Democratic	80,610	74.08%	1st	145,197	76.77%	1st	Won		Hold	^[13]
2020			Democratic	107,738	75.72%	1st	182,365	75.40%	1st	Won		Hold	^[14]
2022	U.S. House		Democratic	58,806	41.11%	1st	108,077	55.46%	1st	Won		Hold	^[15]
Source: Secretary of State of California | Statewide Election Results

References

1. . asmdc.org. Archived from the original on March 14, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
2. "Kevin Mullin – D California, 15th, Candidate – Biography | LegiStorm". legistorm.com. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
3. "Special Interest Money Grab". ocregister.com Orange County Register. 2020. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
4. "Prop19 negative impact on Agriculture". sjfb.org San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation. 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
5. "Peninsula Election Roundup: Kevin Mullin wins congressional seat, Diane Papan sweeps". The Mercury News. November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
6. . SFist – San Francisco News, Restaurants, Events, & Sports. November 10, 2022. Archived from the original on November 11, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
7. "Kevin Mullin". Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
8. "Committees and Caucuses". Representative Kevin Mullin. January 3, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
9. "FFRF welcomes Rep. Mullin to the Congressional Freethought Caucus". Freedom From Religion Foundation. February 14, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
10. Primary election:
    
    • "Statement of Vote: June 5, 2012, Primary Election" (PDF). sos.ca.gov. Sacramento: Secretary of State of California. 2012. p. 20. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
    General election:
    
    • "Statement of Vote: November 6, 2012, General Election" (PDF). sos.ca.gov. Sacramento: Secretary of State of California. 2012. p. 10. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
11. Primary election:
    
    • "Statement of Vote: June 3, 2014, Primary Election" (PDF). sos.ca.gov. Sacramento: Secretary of State of California. 2014. p. 26. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
    General election:
    
    • "Statement of Vote: November 4, 2014, General Election" (PDF). sos.ca.gov. Sacramento: Secretary of State of California. 2014. p. 10. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
12. Primary election:
    
    • "Statement of Vote: June 7, 2016, Primary Election" (PDF). sos.ca.gov. Sacramento: Secretary of State of California. 2016. p. 19. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
    General election:
    
    • "Statement of Vote: November 8, 2016, General Election" (PDF). sos.ca.gov. Sacramento: Secretary of State of California. 2016. p. 9. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
13. Primary election:
    
    • "Statement of Vote: June 5, 2018, Primary Election" (PDF). sos.ca.gov. Sacramento: Secretary of State of California. 2018. p. 24. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
    General election:
    
    • "Statement of Vote: November 6, 2018, General Election" (PDF). sos.ca.gov. Sacramento: Secretary of State of California. 2018. p. 11. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
14. Primary election:
    
    • "Statement of Vote: March 3, 2020, Primary Election" (PDF). sos.ca.gov. Sacramento: Secretary of State of California. 2020. p. 21. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
    General election:
    
    • "Statement of Vote: November 3, 2020, General Election" (PDF). sos.ca.gov. Sacramento: Secretary of State of California. 2020. p. 11. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
15. Primary election:
    
    • "Statement of Vote: June 7, 2022, Primary Election" (PDF). sos.ca.gov. Sacramento: Secretary of State of California. 2022. p. 18. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
    General election:
    
    • "Statement of Vote: November 8, 2022, General Election" (PDF). sos.ca.gov. Sacramento: Secretary of State of California. 2022. p. 7. Retrieved April 14, 2023.

External links

 

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kevin Mullin.

• Congressman Kevin Mullin official U.S. House website
• Kevin Mullin for Congress campaign website
• Appearances on C-SPAN

• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
• Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
• Profile at Vote Smart

California Assembly
Preceded by Nora Campos	Speaker pro tempore of the California Assembly 2014–2023	Succeeded by Chris Ward
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Eric Swalwell	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 15th congressional district 2023–present	Incumbent
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by Jared Moskowitz	United States representatives by seniority 415th	Succeeded by Wiley Nickel