Debra Gardner | |
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 Gardner in 2024 | |
| Member of the VirginiaHouseofDelegates from the 76th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Clint Jenkins (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Debra Gardner is an American Democrat politician from Virginia. She was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in the 2023 Virginia House of Delegates election from the 76th district. [1] [2]
Gardner graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University. [3]
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