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Valerie Longhurst (Democratic Party) was a member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District She assumed office on November 3,.
In June , the House elected the first female Speaker of the House in Delaware history, Rep. Valerie J. Longhurst.
Valerie Longhurst
American politician (born )
Val Longhurst | |
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| In office June 30, – November 5, | |
| Preceded by | Peter Schwartzkopf |
| Succeeded by | Melissa Minor-Brown |
| In office January 8, – June 30, | |
| Preceded by | Peter Schwartzkopf |
| Succeeded by | Melissa Minor-Brown |
| In office November 3, – November 5, | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Cook |
| Succeeded by | Kamela Smith |
| Born | () December 17, (age61) Kewanee, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | West Chester University |
Valerie J.
Longhurst (born December 17, ) is an American politician. She was a Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives until and served as speaker her final two years in office.[1] She was first elected in to represent the 15th district, which covers parts of Bear, Delaware City, and St.
Georges.
In the Democratic primary, Longhurst was defeated by progressiveKamela Smith.[2][3]
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