Darisha Parker | |
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| Member of the PennsylvaniaHouseofRepresentatives from the 198th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Rosita Youngblood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1975 (age 48–49) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Bennett College (BA) |
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Elected in November 2020,she assumed office on December 1,2020.
Parker graduated from Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bennett College.
Parker worked as a legislative assistant for Rosita Youngblood. [3] She was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on December 1,2020,succeeding Youngblood. [4] [5] [6]
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