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Valerie Foushee

Valerie Foushee

American politician (born 1956)

Valerie Jean Foushee (/fuˈʃiː/ foo-SHEE; née Paige; born May 7, 1956)[1][2] is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 4th congressional district since 2023 as a member of the Democratic Party. Elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives for the 50th district in 2012, she was appointed to represent the 23rd senatorial district in 2013.[3]

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State legislature

Elected to the House in 2012, Foushee was selected by local Democrats to fill a vacancy in the Senate caused by the resignation of Eleanor Kinnaird in 2013.[4] During the legislative session beginning in 2015, Foushee was one of 12 African Americans serving in the North Carolina Senate.[5]

Committees

During the 2021-22 session, Foushee served on the following Standing and Select Committees:[6]

  • Appropriations on Education/Higher Education
  • Appropriations/Base Budget
  • Commerce and Insurance
  • Education/Higher Education
  • Finance
  • Select Committee on Nominations
  • State and Local Government

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2022

Main article: 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina § District 4

On November 8, 2022, Foushee defeated Republican nominee Courtney Geels with 67% of the vote to her 33%.[7]

Caucus memberships

Committee assignments

Political positions

Foushee voted to provide Israel with support following 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.[13][14] In March 2024, she flew to Israel as part of a trip organized by AIPAC to meet with Benjamin Netanyahu.[15]

Electoral history

2022

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2020

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2018

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2016

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2014

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2012

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See also

References

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    McConnell, Brighton (November 9, 2022). "Valerie Foushee Elected to Congress, Will Succeed Retiring Rep. Price". Chapelboro.com. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
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    Demirjian, Karoun (October 25, 2023). "House Declares Solidarity With Israel in First Legislation Under New Speaker". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
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    Washington, U. S. Capitol Room H154; p:225-7000, DC 20515-6601 (October 25, 2023). "Roll Call 528 Roll Call 528, Bill Number: H. Res. 771, 118th Congress, 1st Session". Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved October 30, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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    https://indyweek.com/news/triangle-area-congresswoman-valerie-foushee-traveled-to-israel-to-meet-with-prime-minister-netanyahu/
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    "05/17/2022 UNOFFICIAL LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE". North Carolina State Board of Elections. May 18, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
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    "11/03/2020 OFFICIAL LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE". North Carolina State Board of Elections. February 3, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
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    "11/08/2016 OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE". North Carolina State Board of Elections. December 13, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
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    "11/04/2014 OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE". North Carolina State Board of Elections. November 25, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
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    "11/06/2012 OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE". North Carolina State Board of Elections. November 16, 2012. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
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    "05/08/2012 OFFICIAL PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE". North Carolina State Board of Elections. May 15, 2012. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
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