John I. Kane
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 9th district
Assumed office
January 5, 2021 (2021-01-05)
Preceded byTom Killion
Personal details
Born (1960-11-12) November 12, 1960 (age 63)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLori
Children3
ResidenceBirmingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
OccupationPlumber
ProfessionBusiness Manager of Plumbers Union Local #690
WebsiteCampaign website

John Ignatius Kane Sr. (born November 12, 1960) is an American politician and trade union leader. He is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 9th District since 2021.

Kane trained as a plumber, stating that learning a trade gave his life direction. He later became the Business Manager of the Philadelphia Plumbers Local 690.[1] Kane ran for state senate in 2014, against Thomas J. McGarrigle.

He defeated Brett Burman in the Democratic primary for the 9th district on June 2, 2020.[2] He won the November 2020 general election over incumbent Republican Tom Killion, receiving 52% of the vote compared to Killion's 48%.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Labor leader Kane eyes Dem nod to challenge Killion". Delaware County Daily Times. October 3, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  2. ^ Mahon, Ed (November 6, 2020). "Biden may win Pennsylvania, but Democrats fell in races across the state — and the infighting has begun". Spotlight PA. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  3. ^ "2020 Presidential Election Results in Chester County". My Chester County. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2020.


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