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Valerie McDonnell
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
from the Rockingham 25th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 7, 2022
Personal details
Born (2004-05-25) May 25, 2004 (age 20)
Salem, New Hampshire, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Salem, New Hampshire, U.S.
EducationSalem High School
Alma materSouthern New Hampshire University
WebsiteOfficial website

Valerie McDonnell (born May 25, 2004) is an American politician serving as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives for Rockingham County's 25th District. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on December 7, 2022.

Early life and education

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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 and Southern New Hampshire University in 2024, earning a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Political Science.[3][4] In 2021 and 2022, McDonnell was both the New Hampshire State Champion and a National Finalist in the American Legion Oratorical Contest.[4][5]

Career

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In 2022, McDonnell was elected to represent Rockingham's 25th District of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. She is the youngest member in the body's history and among the youngest state legislators in American history.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Valerie McDonnell". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on 2022-12-19. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
  2. ^ "McDonnell For Salem". McDonnell For Salem. Archived from the original on 2022-12-19. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
  3. ^ "Salem School District Media". Salem School District Media. Archived from the original on 2023-04-29. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
  4. ^ a b "Valerie McDonnell - profile overview". Citizens Count. Archived from the original on 2022-12-19. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
  5. ^ "The American Legion Department of New Hampshire: Oratorical". legionnh.org. Archived from the original on 2022-12-19. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
  6. ^ Mitropoulos, Arielle (2022-11-11). "Representatives from both ends of age spectrum elected to New Hampshire House". WMUR. Archived from the original on 2023-01-13. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
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