Valerie Foushee
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] State legislatureFoushee was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2012. Local Democrats selected her to fill a vacancy in the North Carolina 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] CommitteesDuring the 2021–22 session, Foushee served on the following Standing and Select Committees:[6]
U.S. House of RepresentativesElections2022On November 8, 2022, Foushee defeated Republican nominee Courtney Geels with 67% of the vote to her 33%.[7] Caucus memberships
Committee assignmentsPolitical positionsHealthcareFoushee supports a Medicare for all plan for healthcare.[15] During her time as a state senator, she sponsored legislation to expand Medicaid coverage.[16] IsraelFoushee voted to provide Israel with support following 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.[17][18] In March 2024, she flew to Israel as part of a trip organized by AIPAC to meet with Benjamin Netanyahu.[19] Additionally, AIPAC supported her campaigns for congress.[15] Electoral history2024
2022
2020
2018
2016
2014
2012
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