Sparky Von Plinsky

Sparky Von Plinsky

Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Cheshire 7th district
In office December 5, 2018 – December 7, 2022
Preceded by	Gladys Johnsen

Personal details
Born	(1977-07-11) July 11, 1977 (age 47) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Brenda
Children	Abigail Meghan
Residence(s)	Keene, New Hampshire, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Massachusetts Brenau University
Military service
Allegiance	United States Army

Alexander H. “Sparky” Von Plinsky IV (born July 11, 1977) is a New Hampshire politician.

Education

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Von Plinsky earned a master's degree in landscape architecture from the University of Massachusetts and a bachelor's degree in public administration from Brenau University.^[1]

Military career

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Von Plinsky has served in the United States Army.^[1]

Political career

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On November 6, 2018, Von Plinsky was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives where he represents the Cheshire 7 district. Von Plinsky assumed office on December 5, 2018. Von Plinsky is a Democrat.^[2] Von Plinsky endorsed Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries.^[3]

Personal life

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Von Plinsky resides in Keene, New Hampshire.^[4] Von Plinsky is married to Brenda and has two children.^[1]^[5]

References

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^ ^a ^b ^c "Questionnaire: Alexander H. "Sparky" Von Plinsky, NH House, Cheshire District 7". The Keene Sentinel. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
^ "Sparky Von Plinsky". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
^ "Two local lawmakers make presidential endorsements". The Keene Sentinel. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
^ "Representative Sparky Von Plinsky (D)". New Hampshire General Court. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
^ "Sparky Von Plinsky". Citizens Count. Retrieved February 22, 2020.

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