Valerie Longhurst
American politician
Val Longhurst | |
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| Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
Incumbent | |
| 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 | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office November 3, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Cook |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1963-12-17) December 17, 1963 (age 60) 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
External links
- Official page at the Delaware General Assembly
- Official website
- Profile at Vote Smart
| Delaware House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by | Majority Leader of the Delaware House of Representatives 2013–2023 | Succeeded by |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives 2023–present | Incumbent |
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Statewide political officials of Delaware
- Lisa Blunt Rochester, At-large representative
- John Carney, Governor
- Bethany Hall-Long, Lieutenant Governor
- Jeffrey Bullock, Secretary of State (appointed)
- Kathy Jennings, Attorney General
- Colleen Davis, Treasurer
- Lydia York, Auditor
- Trinidad Navarro, Insurance Commissioner
- Bethany Hall-Long, President
- David Sokola, President pro tempore
- Bryan Townsend, Majority Leader
- Gerald Hocker, Minority Leader
- Valerie Longhurst, Speaker
- Melissa Minor-Brown, Majority Leader
- Michael Ramone, Minority Leader
- Collins Seitz, Chief Justice
- Karen Valihura
- Gary Traynor
- Abigail LeGrow
- N. Christopher Griffiths, Justices
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