David Sharpe (politician)

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David Sharpe
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Member of the VermontHouseofRepresentatives
from the Addison-4 district
Assumed office
January 7, 2003
Personal details
Born (1946-08-21) August 21, 1946 (age 76)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Political party Democratic
SpousePat Sharpe
Alma mater University of Vermont
ProfessionTeacher

David D. Sharpe (born August 21, 1946) is an American Democratic politician. Since January 2003 he serves as member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Addison-4 district. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "David Sharpe (Vermont)". Ballotpedia . Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  2. "David Sharpe". Vermont House of Representatives. Retrieved 6 March 2015.