Valerie Foushee

Democrat Representative of North Carolina's 4th district

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@ValerieFoushee

foushee.house.gov

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May 7, 1956 (68 years old)

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Served as the U.S. representative for North Carolina’s 4th congressional district since 2023.
Elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives for the 50th district in 2012.
Appointed to the North Carolina Senate for the 23rd district in 2013, following a resignation.
Was one of 12 African Americans in the North Carolina Senate during the 2015 legislative session.
Served on several committees, including Appropriations on Education/Higher Education and Finance.
Joined the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Progressive Caucus, and New Democrat Coalition.
Assigned to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, specifically the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Supported Israel following a 2023 attack and visited the country in 2024 as part of an AIPAC-organized trip.
Has consistently won elections with a significant majority, demonstrating strong support in her constituencies.
Holds a BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Married to Stanley Foushee with two children.