Krista Griffith | |
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Member of the DelawareHouseofRepresentatives from the 12th district | |
Assumed office November 7, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Deborah Hudson |
Personal details | |
Born | October 4,1972 |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Fairfax,Delaware |
Alma mater | University of New Hampshire Suffolk University Law School |
Profession | Attorney |
Website | Official website |
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