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Adam Kinzinger

Adam Daniel Kinzinger is an American politician and former U.S.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Adam Daniel Kinzinger is an American politician and former U.S. representative from Illinois. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023 and became widely known for his criticism of Donald Trump after the 2020 presidential election.

Early life and education

Kinzinger was born in Kankakee, Illinois, in 1978. Public sources identify him as an American politician with military service in the Air National Guard.

U.S. House of Representatives

He was elected to Congress in 2010 and served Illinois's 11th district before moving to the 16th district after redistricting. He remained in office until January 2023.

Political positions

Kinzinger gained national attention for opposing Donald Trump's claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election. He also supported the investigation into the January 6 Capitol attack.

Post-congressional career

After leaving Congress, Kinzinger became a political commentator for CNN. His post-Congress work has continued to focus on U.S. politics and democracy-related issues.

Key facts

  • Kinzinger served in the U.S. House for nearly 12 years, representing Illinois districts 11 and 16.
  • He was first elected to Congress in 2010 and left office in January 2023.
  • After the 2020 presidential election, he became a prominent Republican critic of Donald Trump.
  • He was one of the House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump after the January 6 Capitol attack.
  • He has also served in the Air National Guard and is described in sources as a lieutenant colonel.
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Canadian context

Kinzinger is relevant to Canadian readers mainly through his role in U.S. politics, especially debates over democracy, political polarization, and the 2020 U.S. election aftermath, which received significant coverage in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Adam Kinzinger?
Adam Kinzinger is an American Republican politician and former U.S. representative from Illinois who served in Congress from 2011 to 2023.
What district did Adam Kinzinger represent?
He represented Illinois's 11th district from 2011 to 2013 and Illinois's 16th district from 2013 to 2023.
Why is Adam Kinzinger well known?
He is widely known for publicly opposing Donald Trump's election fraud claims and for supporting the January 6 investigation.
When was Adam Kinzinger born?
He was born on February 27, 1978, in Kankakee, Illinois.
Is Adam Kinzinger still in Congress?
No. He left the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2023 and did not seek re-election in 2022.

References

  1. Congress.gov — https://www.congress.gov/member/adam-kinzinger/K000378
    Supports: Congressional service dates, party affiliation, and districts represented.
  2. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Kinzinger
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, congressional career, and post-2020 political role.
  3. Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Adam_Kinzinger
    Supports: Election history, committee assignments, and decision not to seek re-election in 2022.
  4. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Adam-Kinzinger
    Supports: General identification as an American politician.