Lamin Swann

Lamin Swann
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 93rd district
In office
January 1, 2023 – May 14, 2023
Preceded byNorma Kirk-McCormick (redistricting)
Succeeded byAdrielle Camuel
Personal details
Born(1977-12-02)December 2, 1977
DiedMay 14, 2023(2023-05-14) (aged 45)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Kentucky

Lamin Swann (December 2, 1977 – May 14, 2023) was an American politician and businessman who was a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from January 2023 until his death.[1]

Background

Lamin Swann was born on December 2, 1977.[2] A native of Lexington, Kentucky, he first became involved in politics at age eight, after attending a demonstration with his grandfather at the Kentucky State Capitol, advocating for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to become a recognized holiday in Kentucky.[3] He graduated from Tates Creek High School[4] and the University of Kentucky, where he studied social work and wrote for the university newspaper.[5]

Swann had cerebral palsy and had publicly discussed his experiences living with the condition.[5]

Career

Swann was a social worker within the Fayette County Family Court system, and founded a women's fashion label in Lexington.[5][6] He was active in civil rights protests.[3]

Swann was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2022, as the member for the 93rd district.[3][5] He introduced and supported bills to prevent discrimination in awarding Section 8 housing, protect access to abortion, and to end a state holiday of the Robert E. Lee Day.[5]

Death

On May 9, 2023, Swann was hospitalized for an undisclosed medical emergency. He died five days later, on May 14, at the age of 45.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Kentucky state Rep. Lamin Swann, 45, dies days after suffering medical emergency". AP News. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 12 Sep 2023.
  2. ^ "Representative Lamin Swann (D)". Kentucky General Assembly. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d "Kentucky state Rep. Lamin Swann, 45, dies days after suffering medical emergency". Associated Press. May 14, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  4. ^ "Ky. Rep. Lamin Swann passes away after hospitalization". wkyt.com. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e Roldan, Roberto (May 14, 2023). "Ky. Rep. Lamin Swann dies following hospitalization". WEKU. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  6. ^ Niemeyer, Liam (May 14, 2023). "Rep. Lamin Swann dies after 'significant medical emergency'". Kentucky Lantern. Retrieved May 14, 2023.


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