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Liz Hanbidge

Summary


Liz Hanbidge is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 61st Legislative District in Montgomery County. The 61st Legislative District includes parts of Whitpain Township, Lower Gwynedd Township and Upper Gwynedd Township, Towamencin Township, and North Wales Borough.

Liz Hanbidge
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 61st district
Assumed office
January 1, 2019 (2019-01-01)
Preceded byKate M. Harper
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceBlue Bell, Pennsylvania
Alma materFoxcroft School
University of Pennsylvania
University of Oxford
Harvard University
University of Wisconsin

Early life and education edit

Liz Hanbidge earned a bachelor's degree from University of Pennsylvania as well as graduate degrees in Psychology from University of Oxford and Harvard University. She received her law degree from University of Wisconsin. Prior to joining the state legislature, she practiced law in Montgomery County. Hanbidge also teaches civics to sixth graders at Gwyn-Nor Elementary and East Norriton Middle School, working in conjunction with the local bar association.[1]

Political career edit

On November 6, 2018, Liz Hanbidge was elected to represent the 61st Legislative District, defeating long time Republican incumbent Kate Harper.[2] She is the first Democrat to serve the district since its formation in 1969. She currently serves on the Commerce, Agriculture & Rural Affairs, and Local Government committees and was appointed Montgomery County Vice Chair of the House Southeast Delegation. She has been endorsed by President Obama[3] and Planned Parenthood PA.

Committee assignments edit

  • Agriculture & Rural Affairs[4]
  • Children & Youth[4]
  • Judiciary[4]
  • Local Government[4]

References edit

  1. ^ Sokil, Dan (23 October 2013). Hanbidge, Harper both running for 61st House District, The Reporter (Lansdale, Pennsylvania)
  2. ^ staff, Digital First Media (14 April 2011). "ELECTION 2018: Hanbidge ousts incumbent Harper in 61st District". Montgomery News. Retrieved 2019-06-12.
  3. ^ "Endorsements".
  4. ^ a b c d "Representative Liz Hanbidge". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-17.

External links edit

  • Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Liz Hanbidge official PA House website