Dawn Driscoll is an American politician and farmer serving as a member of the

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from the 46th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 11, 2021.

Early life and education

Driscoll was born in

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. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy from

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Career

A sixth-generation farmer, Driscoll has previously worked as a recruiter for Hummer AgriBusiness Search. She was also the president of the

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Farm Bureau. Driscoll was elected to the

in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021. Driscoll is the vice chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee.

References

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