Английская Википедия:Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox officeholder Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (born December 10, 1980)[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives for the 15th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 5, 2021.
Early life and education
Fenton-Fung was born in Newport, Rhode Island, and was raised in Middletown. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1998 and Northeastern University,[2] where she was valedictorian of the Bouvé College of Health Sciences. She later earned a Master of Science in physical therapy from Northeastern University. Fenton-Fung has also earned a master's degree in digital media management from Arkansas State University and obtained a certificate in emergency management from Auburn University.[3]
Career
After earning her master's degree in physical therapy, Fenton-Fung joined Rhode Island Hospital.[3][4] She later became involved in Republican Party politics was president of the Rhode Island Young Republicans.[5][6]
In the 2020 elections, Fenton-Fung ran for the District 15 seat in the Rhode Island House of Representatives against Nicholas Mattiello, the speaker of the state house.[2][7] She defeated Mattiello by 18 points in the general election, and became the first Rhode Islander to defeat a sitting Speaker in 114 years. She is also the first woman to ever represent the district.[8]
In the 2022 election, Fenton-Fung was challenged in the Republican primary. She was victorious over Suzanne Downing, winning over 92% of the vote. Fenton-Fung was unopposed in the general election.
In January 2024, Fenton-Fung announced she was running in the Cranston mayoral race with intention to primary Republican incumbent Kenneth Hopkins.[9]
Personal life
Fenton-Fung met Allan Fung at the 2012 Republican National Convention. They married at St. Mary's Church in Newport, Rhode Island, in 2016.[10]
References
External links
Шаблон:Rhode Island House of Representatives
- Английская Википедия
- Living people
- Politicians from Newport, Rhode Island
- Northeastern University alumni
- Women state legislators in Rhode Island
- Republican Party members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
- 21st-century American women
- People from Middletown, Connecticut
- 1980 births
- Arkansas State University alumni
- Страницы, где используется шаблон "Навигационная таблица/Телепорт"
- Страницы с телепортом
- Википедия
- Статья из Википедии
- Статья из Английской Википедии
