Mike Kennedy (3)

Representative Mike Kennedy, M.D., J.D., serves Utah's 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Born on February 2, 1969, in Lansing, Michigan, he was raised in a single-parent household alongside six siblings. At the age of 12, Kennedy began working to support his family, instilling a strong work ethic that has guided his career. He has been married to his wife, Katrina, for 31 years, and together they have eight children and nine grandchildren.

Education

• Bachelor of Science: Brigham Young University
• Doctor of Medicine: Michigan State University
• Juris Doctor: Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School

Political Experience

• Utah House of Representatives: Represented District 27 from 2013 to 2018.
• Utah State Senate: Served from 2021 to 2025, representing the 14th district and the 21st district .
• U.S. House of Representatives: Elected in 2024 to represent Utah's 3rd Congressional District, succeeding John Curtis.

Notable Achievements

• Health Care Legislation: As a state legislator, Kennedy focused on health care reforms, including licensure reform and Medicaid budget management.
• Transgender Treatment Legislation: In 2023, sponsored a bill banning sex reassignment surgeries for minors and pausing hormonal treatments for new child patients, emphasizing a review of medical evidence.
• Congressional Committees: As a member of Congress, appointed to the House Natural Resources and Science, Space, and Technology Committees, focusing on public lands, energy production, and technological innovation.

Kennedy's diverse background as a physician, attorney, and legislator informs his approach to public service, emphasizing fiscal responsibility, health care reform, and energy innovation.