Elizabeth Rowray | |
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| Member of the IndianaHouseofRepresentatives from the 35th district | |
| Assumed office November 4, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Melanie Wright |
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| Born | Delaware County,Indiana,U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Ball State University (BA) |
Elizabeth Rowray is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 35th district. She assumed office on November 4,2020.
Born and raised in Delaware County,Indiana,Rowray graduated from Muncie Burris High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Ball State University. [1]
Rowray served as the legislative director for Congressman Mark Souder. She later worked for the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance. [2] Rowray was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in November 2020,defeating incumbent Democrat Melanie Wright. [3] She is also a consultant in the non-profit sector. [4]
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