Angel Bolques Jr. | |
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 Bolques in 2022 | |
| Member of the Virgin Islands Legislature from the At-large district | |
| Assumed office July 25, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Steven Payne Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Angel Bolques Jr. February 2,1978 Saint Croix,U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Melisa Bolques [1] |
| Children | 4 [1] |
| Website | www |
Angel Bolques Jr. is an American Virgin Islander politician. He serves as a Democratic member for the At-large district of the Virgin Islands Legislature. [1] [2]
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