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Liz Vazquez

Liz Vazquez

American politician

Elizabeth Vazquez is an American politician from Alaska. A Republican, she was a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, serving from 2015 until 2017, after she lost her bid for reelection to Jason Grenn. She was elected to the House seat vacated by Mia Costello in 2014, when Costello was elected to the Alaska State Senate.[1]

Quick Facts Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 22nd District, Preceded by ...

Vazquez represented West Anchorage in the House of Representatives. She was an unsuccessful candidate for the Senate seat held by Hollis French in 2012 and for the Anchorage Assembly in 2010.[2] She previously served as Alaska's assistant attorney general,[3] worked for the United States Department of the Treasury, and served as an administrative law judge. She has two master's degrees in business administration and a juris doctor.[4][5]

Personal life

Vazquez was born in New York City.[4] She is of Puerto Rican descent and speaks English as her second language. She spent time growing up in both New York City and Puerto Rico[5] before moving to Alaska in 1983. She is married with one daughter.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Pinsker, Adam (November 5, 2014). "Alaska GOP loses House seats, makes gains in Senate". KTUU. Archived from the original on February 9, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
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    "Liz Vazquez, candidate for Alaska State Representative District 22, answers questions about the issues". Alaska Dispatch. October 29, 2012. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
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    Anderson, Ben (August 7, 2012). "A pitched battle for hearts, minds and dollars in Anchorage Senate race". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
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    "Liz Vazquez–Republican-House District 22" (PDF). Alaska Elections Division. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  5. [5]
    Moritz, Katie (January 15, 2015). "Governor, Juneau delegation greet newcomers". Juneau Empire. Archived from the original on February 9, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
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