R. Kirk McPike

R. Kirk McPike
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 5th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
February 18, 2026
Preceded byElizabeth Bennett-Parker
Personal details
Born1977 (age 48–49)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpouseJason R. Kaufman
EducationSouthern Methodist University (BA)
Websitekirkmcpike.com

Richard Kirk McPike (born 1977) is an American politician and Delegate for the 5th district of the Virginia House of Delegates following a 2026 special election. McPike also served on the Alexandria City Council from 2021 to 2026 and worked as a chief of staff for California U.S. House representative Mark Takano from 2008 to 2026.

Early life and education

McPike was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1977.[1] He graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in political science.[2]

Career

McPike began working as chief of staff for California United States House representative Mark Takano circa 2008.[3] In 2017, he was appointed to the Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission.[2] He was elected to the Alexandria City Council in 2021 and was reelected in 2025.[4] In February 2026, he won a special election for the 5th district of the Virginia House of Delegates.[4] After winning the election, he resigned from his roles on the Alexandria City Council and as chief of staff for Takano.[4]

Personal life

McPike is gay.[3] As of February 2026, he lives in the Seminary Hill neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia with his husband.[4][3] He is an Episcopalian.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "R. Kirk McPike". Virginia General Assembly. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Leayman, Emily (May 21, 2024). "Candidate Profile: Kirk McPike For Alexandria City Council". Old Town Alexandria, VA Patch. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 Chibbaro Jr, Lou (January 19, 2026). "Two gay candidates running in 'firehouse' Va. House of Delegates primary in Alexandria". Washington Blade. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Taranto, Katie (February 11, 2026). "JUST IN: R. Kirk McPike wins special election in landslide for House of Delegates seat". ALXnow. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
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