Loretta Sanchez
American politician and U.S. Representative
Born
January 7th, 1960
65 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a U.S. Representative for California's 47th congressional district from 1997 to 2017. Held various positions within the House of Representatives, including serving on the Armed Services Committee. Focused on issues such as national security, education, and healthcare. Ran for the U.S. Senate in 2016 but lost the primary election. Contributed to legislation related to military and veterans' affairs, as well as women's rights.
Represented California's 47th district
Served on the Armed Services Committee
Ran for U.S. Senate in 2016
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