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Senator London Lamar

London Lamar was born on December 29, 1990. She is an important American politician. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Since 2022, she has served in the Tennessee Senate. She represents District 33. Before that, she was a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from 2018 to 2022. She represented District 91. When she was in the House, she was the youngest State Representative in Tennessee. In March 2022, she was chosen to join the Tennessee Senate. This happened after the previous senator left office. London Lamar officially started her new role on March 8, 2022.

Learning and Growing

London Lamar grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. She went to Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana. In 2013, she earned her college degree. She studied Political Science, which is about how governments work. She also studied Sociology and Intercultural Studies. These subjects help us understand people and different cultures.

Starting Her Political Journey

In 2018, London Lamar decided to run for office. She wanted to represent District 91 in the Tennessee House of Representatives. She won the first election, called the primary election. After that, no one ran against her in the main election. This meant she became the new representative.

What a Senator Does

London Lamar is now a senator for District 33 in Shelby County. Senators work to create and vote on laws for their state. They help make decisions that affect everyone.

Helping Her Community

London Lamar is very active in her community. She is the president of the Tennessee Young Democrats. This group helps young people get involved in politics. She is also a member of two important groups:

• The National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL Women)
• The National Black Caucus of State Legislators

These groups bring together Black women and Black leaders in government. They work to make things better for their communities.

Making a Difference

London Lamar has worked on many important issues. She has supported many new laws and ideas. Her main goals are to improve:

• Education for students
• Support for families
• Stronger communities

She believes that focusing on these areas can help everyone in Tennessee.

Working on Committees

In government, committees are small groups of lawmakers. They study specific topics and propose new laws. London Lamar serves on important committees.

Current Committees

As a senator, she is part of:

• The Judiciary Committee: This committee deals with laws about courts and justice.
• The Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee: This committee focuses on energy, farming, and protecting nature.

Past Committees

When she was in the House of Representatives, she served on:

• The Local Committee: This committee worked on issues for cities and counties.
• The Cities & Counties Subcommittee: A smaller group within the Local Committee.
• The Transportation Committee: This committee dealt with roads, bridges, and how people travel.
• The Safety & Funding Subcommittee: A smaller group focused on safety and money for transportation.