Nancy Jacobs
American politician and state senator
Born
October 27th, 1951
73 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Elected to the Maryland State Senate, served from 1995 to 2015. Held various roles including Minority Leader. Represented District 34, focusing on education and public safety legislation. Worked on numerous committees and was an advocate for veterans' issues.
Served as Minority Leader in the Maryland State Senate
Represented District 34 in Maryland
Advocated for education reform during tenure
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