Anabel Figueroa | |
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Member of the ConnecticutHouseofRepresentatives from the 148th district | |
Assumed office March 6, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Daniel J. Fox [1] |
Personal details | |
Born | Tonacatepeque,El Salvador |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Puerto Rican,Married 1986 |
Children | 2 [2] |
Residence | Stamford,Connecticut |
Alma mater | Norwalk Community College |
Occupation | Unit Secretary |
Anabel Figueroa is an American politician serving district 148 in the Connecticut House of Representatives since 2023.
Figueroa was born in Tonacatepeque and founded the American Red Cross chapter there. She also taught taught elementary school in the country. [3] Figueroa has lived in Stamford,Connecticut [4] since 1983. She studied at Norwalk Community College to become a therapeutic recreation director and a certified nursing assistant. [5]
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