Officials
Biography
Kip Andre Diggs is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 2nd Barnstable District since January 3, 2021. A retired professional boxer with a record of 30–5 , he held North American Boxing Federation and International Boxing Organization welterweight titles, with his final fight at the Cape Cod Melody Tent. Diggs defeated incumbent Will Crocker in the 2020 general election and has won subsequent contests unopposed in primaries.
Education and Political Experience
Limited public details are available on formal education. Diggs transitioned from boxing to politics, winning election in 2020 to represent the 2nd Barnstable District, which covers several towns on Cape Cod.
Current committee positions include:
- Committee on Housing
- Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion
- Committee on Ways and Means
- Committee on Health Care Financing
He is a member of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, focusing on healthcare financing, housing, racial equity, civil rights, inclusion, jobs, economic development, and tourism.
Committees
6 assignmentsAt a glance
- Office
- State Assembly
- District
- 2nd Barnstable
- Born
- July 16, 1966 (59 years old)
- Mailing
- Room 238, State House 24 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02133