Josh Kail

Joshua Daniel Kail (born March 29, 1986) is an American politician. He is a Republican representing the 15th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He currently serves as the Chair of the Republican Policy Committee for the 2023-2024 legislative session.

Chairman Josh Kail, "Back to School" Republican Policy Hearing at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology, August 13, 2024

Joshua Daniel Kail
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 15th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2019 (2019-01-01)[1]
Preceded by	Jim Christiana
Personal details
Born	Joshua Daniel Kail (1986-03-29) March 29, 1986 (age 39) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.[2]
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Abby[2]
Children	8
Residence(s)	Beaver, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma mater	Geneva College (BA) Regent University (JD)[3]
Occupation	Attorney[3]

Early life

Kail earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Geneva College in 2008, and a JD from Regent University School of Law in 2011.^[2]

Political career

In 2018, Kail ran for election to represent District 15 in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was unopposed in the Republican primary, and won the general election with 61.5% of the vote. In 2020, he was re-elected with 71.7% of the vote.^[1]

Former Committee assignments

• Education^[4]
• Environmental Resources & Energy^[4]
• Judiciary^[4]
• Rules^[4]

Electoral record

2018 general election: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 15^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Josh Kail	15,393	61.5%
	Democratic	Terri Mitko	9,651	38.5%

2020 general election: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 15^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Josh Kail	23,812	71.7%
	Democratic	Robert Williams	9,405	28.3%