Kevin Lincoln (politician) facts for kids
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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 served as the mayor of Stockton, California from 2021 to 2025.
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Who is Kevin Lincoln?
Kevin Jeffery Lincoln was born in San Joaquin County on October 28, 1980. He grew up in the city of Stockton. His mother had Mexican heritage, and his father was African American.
Early Life and Military Service
In 2001, Kevin Lincoln joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He served in a special role on Marine One. This is the helicopter that carries the President of the United States. He served during the time when George W. Bush was president.
Returning to California
After his time in the Marines, Lincoln came back to California. He worked in the Silicon Valley area. He held jobs with security companies like AlliedBarton and Securitas AB. Later, he returned to Stockton. There, he became an executive pastor at LifeSong Church.
Kevin Lincoln's Political Career
Kevin Lincoln became well-known in Stockton politics. He decided to run for mayor.
Becoming Mayor of Stockton
In the November 2020 election, Lincoln ran for mayor of Stockton. He won against the mayor at the time, Michael Tubbs. This meant he would serve as mayor from 2021 to 2025.
In California, elections for city officials like mayor are nonpartisan. This means that a candidate's political party is not shown on the ballot. However, Kevin Lincoln is a member of the Republican Party.
Running for Congress
In July 2023, Mayor Lincoln announced he would run for a seat in the U.S. Congress. He ran to represent California's 9th congressional district. In the November 2024 election, he ran against the current representative, Josh Harder. Lincoln did not win this election.
