Borghild Tenden
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Borghild Tenden is a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party
(V). She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Akershus
in 2005, and currently acts as the party whip. She previously served as a deputy representative from 1997-2001.
Although the 2009 parliamentary election
ended badly for the Liberal Party, Tenden won a seat in Akershus. She and Trine Skei Grande
from Oslo make up the Liberal Party's parliamentary delegation.
Venstre (Norway)
The Liberal Party is a centrist liberal political party in Norway. The party is the oldest in the country, and has enacted reforms such as parliamentarism, freedom of religion, universal suffrage and free education. Since 2010, the leader of the party is Trine Skei Grande...
(V). She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Akershus
Akershus
- Geography :The county is conventionally divided into the traditional districts Follo and Romerike, which fill the vast part of the county, as well as the small exclave west of Oslo that consists of Asker and Bærum...
in 2005, and currently acts as the party whip. She previously served as a deputy representative from 1997-2001.
Although the 2009 parliamentary election
Norwegian parliamentary election, 2009
The 2009 parliamentary election was held in Norway on 14 September 2009. Elections in Norway are held on a Monday in September, usually the second or third Monday, as determined by the king. Early voting was possible between 10 August and 11 September 2009, while some municipalities held open...
ended badly for the Liberal Party, Tenden won a seat in Akershus. She and Trine Skei Grande
Trine Skei Grande
Trine Skei Grande is a Norwegian politician and leader of the Liberal Party of Norway. She is currently a member of the Norwegian Parliament for her second consecutive term, first serving as deputy member from 2001 and later elected in the 2005 parliamentary election.Although the Liberal Party...
from Oslo make up the Liberal Party's parliamentary delegation.
Parliamentary Committee duties
- 2005 - 2009 first deputy chair the Standing Committee on Transport and CommunicationsStanding Committee on Transport and CommunicationsThe Standing Committee on Transport and Communications is a standing committee of the Parliament of Norway. It is responsible for policies relating to transport, postal services, telecommunications, electronic communication and the responsibilities of the Norwegian National Coastal Administration...
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