Valerie Longhurst
Val Longhurst | |
|---|---|
Longhurst in 2017 | |
| Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
| In office June 30, 2023 – November 5, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Schwartzkopf |
| Succeeded by | Melissa Minor-Brown |
| Majority Leader of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – June 30, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Schwartzkopf |
| Succeeded by | Melissa Minor-Brown |
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| In office November 3, 2004 – November 5, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Cook |
| Succeeded by | Kamela Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 17, 1963 Kewanee, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | West Chester University |
Valerie J. Longhurst (born December 17, 1963) is an American politician. She was a Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives until 2024 and served as speaker her final two years in office. She was first elected in 2004 to represent the 15th district, which covers parts of Bear, Delaware City, and St. Georges.
In the 2024 Democratic primary, Longhurst was defeated by progressive Kamela Smith.