Val Longhurst | |
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| Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Schwartzkopf |
| Majority Leader of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – June 30, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Schwartzkopf |
| Succeeded by | Melissa Minor-Brown |
| Member of the
Delaware House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office November 3, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Cook |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 17, 1963 Kewanee, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | West Chester University |
Valerie J. Longhurst (born December 17, 1963) is an American politician. She is a Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives, where she serves as speaker. She was elected in 2004 to represent the 15th district, which covers parts of Bear, Delaware City, and St. Georges. Longhurst began her career in the insurance industry and was formerly director of operations for AIG Insurance in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. [1]
Electoral history
- In 2018, Longhurst won the general election with 7,329 votes (87.9%) against Libertarian nominee Amy Merlino. [2]
References
- ^ "Rep. Valerie Longhurst Biography". dehousedems. State of Delaware. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
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