Conor Lamb facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Conor Lamb
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania
In office April 12, 2018 – January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Tim Murphy
Succeeded by	Chris Deluzio
Constituency	18th district (2018–2019) 17th district (2019–2023)
Personal details
Born	Conor James Lamb (1984-06-27) June 27, 1984 (age 41) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Hayley Haldeman ​ (m. 2019)​
Children	2
Relatives	Thomas F. Lamb (grandfather) Michael Lamb (uncle)
Education	University of Pennsylvania (BA, JD)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	2009–2013 (active) 2013–present (reserve)
Rank	Major
Unit	U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
Awards	Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (with two gold stars) Sea Service Ribbon National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Conor James Lamb (born June 27, 1984) is an American lawyer and politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania from 2018 to 2023. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Before his time in Congress, he was a lawyer for the United States Marine Corps and later for the U.S. government in his hometown.

Lamb grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He earned his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. After leaving Congress in 2023, he began working as a lawyer in private practice.

Early Life and Education

Conor Lamb was born in Washington, D.C., on June 27, 1984. His parents are Thomas F. Lamb Jr. and Katie Lamb. He spent most of his childhood in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, a suburb near Pittsburgh. His family has a long history in politics and business in the Pittsburgh area. For example, his grandfather, Thomas F. Lamb, was a leader in the Pennsylvania State Senate. His uncle, Michael Lamb, was the Controller for the City of Pittsburgh.

Lamb went to St. Bernard School and then Central Catholic High School, graduating in 2002. He then attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science in 2006. He continued his studies at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, getting his law degree in 2009. He is married to Hayley Haldeman.

Military Service

After finishing law school, Lamb joined the United States Marine Corps. He completed the Officer Candidates School. He then became a Judge Advocate, which means he was a lawyer for the Marines.

Lamb has received several awards for his military service. These include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Sea Service Ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

Working as a U.S. Attorney

From 2013 to 2014, Lamb worked for a federal judge named Joseph Frank Bianco. After that, he became an Assistant United States Attorney in Pittsburgh. In this role, he worked for the United States Department of Justice. His job was to represent the U.S. government in legal cases. He helped to make sure laws were followed and communities were safe.

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2018 Special Election

Lamb at a March 2018 rally

In 2017, Conor Lamb decided to run for Congress in a special election. This election was for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district. The seat became open when the previous representative, Tim Murphy, resigned due to personal reasons. This district included parts of several counties near Pittsburgh.

Lamb was chosen as the Democratic candidate. He ran against Republican State Representative Rick Saccone. This election became very important nationally because it was a close race. Many important political figures visited the district to support Saccone.

During the campaign, Lamb talked about his views on important issues. He supported stronger background checks for guns. He also agreed with President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum. On healthcare, Lamb wanted to improve the Affordable Care Act and work with both parties.

The election was held on March 13, 2018. It was a very close race. After all the votes were counted, Lamb won by a small number of votes. He was officially declared the winner on April 2, 2018. He was sworn into office on April 12, 2018. This made him the first Democrat to represent this district in many years.

2018 General Election

After the special election, Pennsylvania's congressional districts were redrawn by a court order. Lamb's home was then in the new Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district. This new district was different from the old one. It was thought to be a more balanced district politically.

Lamb decided to run for a full term in this new 17th district. He ran against the Republican incumbent, Keith Rothfus. Lamb won this election, securing his first full term in the U.S. House of Representatives.

2020 Election

In 2020, Conor Lamb ran for re-election in the 17th district. He won his race against Republican Sean Parnell. At the same time, Joe Biden also won the district in the presidential election. Lamb had supported Biden's campaign early on.

Tenure

Lamb with John Fetterman and President Joe Biden in Pittsburgh

When he first joined Congress, Lamb voted for Joe Kennedy III for Speaker of the House, instead of Nancy Pelosi.

In 2019, Lamb voted to impeach President Trump. This means he voted to formally accuse the President of wrongdoing.

In 2020, Fortune magazine recognized Lamb in their '40 Under 40' list. This list highlights influential people under the age of 40 in various fields.

Committee Assignments

While in the House, Conor Lamb served on several important committees:

• Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
  • Subcommittee on Energy
  • Subcommittee on Research and Technology
• Committee on Veterans' Affairs
  • Subcommittee on Health
  • Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
• Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Subcommittee on Aviation
  • Subcommittee on Highways and Transit

Caucus Memberships

Lamb was also part of several groups in Congress called caucuses:

• Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus
• Expand Social Security Caucus
• Congressional Steel Caucus (Chair)
• Problem Solvers Caucus

U.S. Senate Campaign

On August 6, 2021, Conor Lamb announced he would run for a seat in the U.S. Senate. This seat was becoming open because Senator Pat Toomey was retiring.

In the Democratic primary election on May 17, 2022, Lamb lost to Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman. Fetterman won by a significant margin. After his loss, Lamb quickly endorsed Fetterman for the general election.

Private Practice

In January 2023, after his time in Congress ended, Lamb joined a law firm called Kline and Specter. He became a lead attorney for clients in civil cases.

Electoral History

See also

In Spanish: Conor Lamb para niños