Biography
Ann Kirkpatrick is an American politician and retired attorney who served as the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District from 2019 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented Arizona's 1st Congressional District from 2009 to 2011 and again from 2013 to 2017. Born on March 24, 1950, near McNary, Arizona, Kirkpatrick was raised on an Apache Indian reservation. She is married to Roger Curley and has two children.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona
- Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona College of Law
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Political Experience:
- Arizona House of Representatives:
- Elected to represent Legislative District 2 in 2004
- Served from January 2005 to July 2007
- Resigned in July 2007 to run for Congress
- U.S. House of Representatives:
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1st Congressional District:
- Served from January 2009 to January 2011
- Re-elected and served from January 2013 to January 2017
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2nd Congressional District:
- Elected in 2018 and served from January 2019 to January 2023
- Announced she would not seek re-election in 2022
- U.S. Senate Campaign:
- Ran for U.S. Senate in 2016 but was defeated by incumbent Republican John McCain
Throughout her political career, Kirkpatrick has been known for her advocacy on veterans' issues, job creation, and support for Native American communities.
