Pamela Sawyer

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Pamela Sawyer
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1992

Pamela Sawyer is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives.

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Biography

Sawyer was born in Providence, Rhode Island. [1] She graduated from the University of Rhode Island.

Career

Sawyer was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1992. She is a Republican. [2]

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References

  1. "Pamela Sawyer's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  2. "About Pamela Sawyer". Connecticut House Republicans. Archived from the original on 2014-03-25. Retrieved 2014-03-25.