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Kevin Lincoln
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| 80th Mayor of Stockton | |
| In office January 1, 2021 – January 1, 2025 |
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| Preceded by | Michael Tubbs |
| Succeeded by | Christina Fugazi |
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Kevin Jeffery Lincoln II
October 28, 1980 San Joaquin County, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Phoenix (AA) Grand Canyon University (BS) Liberty University (MA) |
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| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Kevin Lincoln, born on October 28, 1980, is an American politician and a pastor. He was the mayor of Stockton, California, from 2021 to 2025.
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Kevin Lincoln's Life and Career
Early Life and Military Service
Kevin Lincoln was born in San Joaquin County, California, on October 28, 1980. He grew up in the city of Stockton. His mother had Mexican heritage, and his father was African American.
In 2001, Kevin joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He served in a special role, working on Marine One. This is the helicopter used by the President of the United States. He worked there during the time George W. Bush was president.
Working in California
After his military service, Kevin Lincoln returned to California. He worked in Silicon Valley, a famous area for technology companies. He held security roles at companies like AlliedBarton and Securitas AB between 2005 and 2013.
Later, he moved back to Stockton. There, he became an executive pastor at LifeSong Church.
Becoming Mayor of Stockton
In November 2020, Kevin Lincoln ran for mayor of Stockton, California. He won the election against the current mayor, Michael Tubbs. In California, local elections like this are officially nonpartisan. This means a candidate's political party is not shown on the ballot. However, Kevin Lincoln is a member of the Republican Party. He served as mayor from January 1, 2021, to January 1, 2025.
Running for Congress
In July 2023, Kevin Lincoln announced he would run for a seat in the U.S. Congress. He wanted to represent California's 9th congressional district. In the November 2024 election, he ran against the current representative, Josh Harder. Kevin Lincoln did not win this election.
