Valerie McDonnell | |
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Member of the New HampshireHouseofRepresentatives from the Rockingham 25th district | |
Assumed office December 7, 2022 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Salem,New Hampshire,U.S. | May 25,2004
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | Salem,New Hampshire,U.S. |
Education | Salem High School |
Alma mater | Southern New Hampshire University (attending) |
Website | Official website |
Valerie McDonnell (born May 25,2004) is an American politician serving as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives for the Rockingham 25th district. Elected in November 2022,she assumed office on December 7,2022.
Valerie McDonnell was born to parents Brian McDonnell and Pauline McDonnell in 2004. [1] She is a native of Salem,New Hampshire. [2]
McDonnell graduated from Salem High School in 2022. [3] She is a sophomore at Southern New Hampshire University,where she is majoring in political science with a minor in professional writing. [4] In 2021 and 2022,McDonnell was the New Hampshire state champion and a National Finalist of the American Legion Oratorical Contest. [4] [5]
In 2022,McDonnell was elected to represent Rockingham's 25th District of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. [6]
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