American politician from Virginia (born 1978)
Kimberly A. Taylor (born 1978) is an American politician serving as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the 82nd district .[ 1] Republican Party , she defeated incumbent Democratic delegate Lashrecse Aird in the 2021 election . Taylor represents parts of Chesterfield , Dinwiddie , and Prince George counties, taking in the city of Petersburg and parts of Hopewell .[ 2]
Early life and education
Taylor was born in 1978 in Petersburg, Virginia . After graduating from high school, she earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University .
Career
Following her graduation, she worked with the Richmond Times-Dispatch automobile repair shops in Chesterfield and Moseley , along with her husband.[ 3]
Virginia House of Delegates
Taylor announced her candidacy for the 63rd district in January 2021, challenging Democratic incumbent Lashrecse Aird .[ 4] general election , she narrowly defeated Aird in her bid for re-election by a margin of 512 votes in an upset .[ 5] Republican Party to regain majority control in the House of Delegates .[ 6] [ 7] 162nd Virginia General Assembly , on January 12, 2022.[ 8]
In the 2023 Virginia House of Delegates election , Democratic challenger Kimberly Pope Adams called for a recount on December 5, 2023. In the recount, Taylor had 14,289 votes and Adams had 14,236. With a margin of 53 votes, Taylor was re-elected.[ 9]
In 2024, Taylor was one of five Republican delegates who voted with their Democratic colleagues in support of safeguarding same-sex marriage in Virginia .[ 10]
Personal life
Taylor is married to Andrew "Butch" Perry. They have one daughter and reside in Dinwiddie County .[ 3]
References
^ "Delegate Kimberly A. Taylor" . Virginia House of Delegates Member Listings . Retrieved January 19, 2022 .^ "Who's My Legislator?" . whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov . Retrieved January 18, 2022 .^ a b "Kim Taylor" . Retrieved January 19, 2022 .^ McConnell, Jim (January 27, 2021). "Local businesswoman to run for House of Delegates" . Chesterfield Observer . Retrieved January 19, 2022 . ^ "Nov. 2, 2021 General Election Statewide Candidates" . Virginia Department of Elections . Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2022 .^ Atkinson, Bill (November 2, 2021). "Taylor, state GOP declares victory in 63rd House District race still too close to call" . The Progress-Index . Retrieved January 19, 2022 . ^ Atkinson, Bill (November 4, 2021). "Aird concedes 63rd race to Taylor, vows to work for those 'on the peripheries of power' . The Progress-Index . Retrieved January 19, 2022 . ^ "With judges' ruling in recount, GOP cements two-seat majority in Virginia House of Delegates" . www.msn.com . Retrieved December 13, 2021 .^ Blair, Tannock (December 20, 2023). "Taylor wins recount for Virginia's 82nd District race by 53 votes" . ABC 8 News . Retrieved December 20, 2023 . ^ Atkinson, Bill (January 26, 2024). "Five Republicans join Democrats to block denial of same-sex marriage licenses" . The Progress-Index Gannett . Retrieved January 27, 2024 . Two of the four Republicans representing parts of the Tri-City area in the House of Delegates crossed the aisle Friday to join their Democratic colleagues in voting for a bill that would block marriage licenses from being denied to same-sex couples in the state. Dels. Carrie Coyner of Chesterfield County and Kim Taylor of Dinwiddie County were among five GOP legislators in the 54-40 vote to pass House Bill 174... Other Republicans joining with the Democrats on House Bill 174 were Robert Bloxom Jr. of Accomack County , Chad Green of York County , and David Owen of Goochland County .
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