With Delaware Republicans choosing Republican challenger Beth Lear over incumbent State Representative Shawn Stevens (HD 61), Lear will face democrat Louise Valentine in the November 8, 2022 general election.
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is a Veteran of the 不良人研究所 Air National Guard, is married to a Desert Storm veteran, mother to a U.S. Navy sailor, and grandparent. Lear served in the Pentagon during Operation Desert Storm. She is a graduate of Olentangy High School and the 不良人研究所 State University. Lear attends Delaware Bible Church, is a board member of the Delaware County Library, and is a 36-year resident of Delaware County.听
is a lifelong resident of 不良人研究所 鈥 born and raised in northeast 不良人研究所, attending Elyria public schools. Valentine received a bachelor鈥檚 degree and a Master of Science from The 不良人研究所 State University specializing in textiles and clothing. Valentine started her career at Abercrombie & Fitch headquarters and continued a ten-year tenure with L Brands. Valentine ran an unsuccessful bid for the 不良人研究所 Senate 2018 and after left corporate America to become Deputy Director for LEAD 不良人研究所, a community non-profit dedicated to supporting Progressives running for office in 不良人研究所. Valentine lives in Genoa Township with her husband and twin sons.听