Kathrynann Durham

Kathrynann W. Durham is a judge on the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas and a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 160th district from 1979 to 1996.

Early life and education

Durham was born in Chester, Pennsylvania and is a graduate of Widener University and Delaware Law School. She taught Spanish and English at Northley Jr. High School in Aston, Pennsylvania.

Career

Pennsylvania House of Representative

Durham was elected as a member of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 160th district in 1978. She was reelected eight times to two-year terms and served as Majority Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Committee. Other committee assignments include the Committee on Committees, Insurance, Ethics and the Pennsylvania Export Partnership Advisory Board.
Durham was not a candidate for reelection in 1997 and was replaced by Stephen Barrar.

Delaware County Council

Durham was elected to the Delaware County Council in 1997 and served until 2001.

Delaware County Court of Common Pleas

In 2001, Durham was sworn in as a member of the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas after her appointment to the bench by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge. She was retained in 2011, and again in 2021, and her current term expires in 2031.

Personal life

Durham is married and had one son. She resides in Concord, Pennsylvania.