Holly J. Mitchell is an American

United States

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 politician

Politician

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 currently serving in the California State Assembly

California State Assembly

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. She is a Democrat

California Democratic Party

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 representing the 47th district

California's 47th State Assembly district

California's 47th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Democratic assemblywoman Holly Mitchell of Los Angeles.-District profile:...

, encompassing parts of Los Angeles

Los Ángeles

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. Prior to being elected to the state assembly, she served for seven years as executive director of the non-profit Crystal Stairs, one of the largest childcare agencies in the state. She is a graduate of the University of California, Riverside.

External links

• Assemblymember Holly Mitchell (official website)
• Holly J. Mitchell for State Assembly (campaign website)