Marlene Terry facts for kids
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Marlene Terry
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| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 66th district |
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| Assumed office January 5, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Tommie Pierson Jr. |
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Marlene Yvonne Terry
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
Marlene Yvonne Terry is a politician from the United States. She works in the Missouri House of Representatives. This is like a big meeting place where people make laws for the state of Missouri. She represents a part of Missouri called the 66th district. She was first elected in November 2020 and started her job on January 5, 2021.
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About Marlene Terry
Her Early Life and School
Marlene Terry grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. After finishing high school at University City High School, she went to college. She studied at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Her Career Before Politics
Before becoming a state representative, Marlene Terry worked as an accounting clerk. She worked for a company called BJC HealthCare. She also helped her community by serving on the Riverview Gardens School Board. She was a member of the school board for nine years.
Becoming a State Representative
In 2020, Marlene Terry decided to run for the Missouri House of Representatives. She wanted to represent the 66th district. She won the first election, called the Democratic primary. After that, no one ran against her in the main election. This meant she was elected without any opposition. She officially started her job on January 5, 2021.
