Kendrick Meek
Kendrick Brett Meek (born September 6, 1966) is an American politician, and current fossil fuel industry spokesperson, who served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 17th congressional district from 2003 to 2011. After serving in both houses of the Florida Legislature, Meek was elected to Congress in the 2002 election to succeed his mother Carrie Meek.
Kendrick Meek | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 17th district | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Carrie Meek |
| Succeeded by | Frederica Wilson |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 36th district | |
| In office November 3, 1998 – November 5, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | William H. Turner |
| Succeeded by | Redistricted |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 104th district | |
| In office November 8, 1994 – November 3, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Elaine Gordon |
| Succeeded by | Frederica Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kendrick Brett Meek September 6, 1966 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Leslie Meek (divorced) Arshi Siddiqui (m. 2020) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Education | Florida A&M University (BS) |
Meek was the Democratic nominee in the 2010 Senate election, coming in third behind Republican Marco Rubio and independent candidate Charlie Crist.
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