Biography - A Short Wiki
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Karen Lorraine Jacqueline Speier is a well-known US politician who serves as an American Representative for California’s fourteenth congressional district. She has been serving in Congress since 2008. Jackie is a key member of the board of the Democratic Party.
Career Highlights
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Jackie began her political career by working as a congressional staffer. She was the part of a mission that aimed at investigating accusations of human-rights exploitations by Jim Jones. In 1980, she won her first election for the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. She recorded a victory over a twenty-year incumbent. Jackie has the youngest politician ever to have elected to the panel. In 1984, she got re-elected and chosen as chairwoman.
Family and Personal Life
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Jackie has had two marriages in her life. Her first marriage was with Dr. Steven Sierra in 1987. He was an emergency-room doctor. In the next year, the couple gave birth to her son named him as “Jackson Kent.” At that time, Jackie was working as the member of the California State Assembly. Her husband met with a terrible car accident in 1994 and died at that instant. At that time, Jackie was pregnant with their second child. She delivered her child and named her “Stephanie.” In 2001, Jackie got married to Barry Dennis. He works as an investment consultant.
| Husband's/Spouse's Name | Barry Dennis (m. 2001), Steve Sierra (m. 1987–1994) |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Stephanie Dennis, Jackson Dennis) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Divorced |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Karen Lorraine Jacqueline Speier |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Female |
| Age (as of today) | 73 years |
| Date of Birth | May 14, 1950 |
| Place of Birth | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.65 m, 5 feet 5 inches |
| Weight | 60 kg, 132.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $5 million |
| Occupation | American Politician |
Height, Weight, and Age
Jackie Speier's height is pretty average measuring 1.65 m. Jackie Speier weighs 60 kg. Being born on May 14, 1950, translates to an age of 73 years as of todays date (June 5, 2023).
Quotes
As members of Congress, we take an oath to uphold the Constitution and bear true faith and allegiance to the United States, not the Republican or Democratic party. I have been willing to stand up to my own leadership when it’s in the national interest.
Jackie Speier
Planned Parenthood has a right to operate. Planned Parenthood has a right to provide family planning services. Planned parenthood has a right to perform abortions.
Jackie Speier
Working 40 hours a week used to mean a minimum standard of living and a foothold on the first rung of the economic ladder to the middle class.
Jackie Speier
It is important for us to be able to meet and greet the people that we serve. And if we start having police presence everywhere we go, it’s going to create a chilling effect on discourse, and it creates an incredible assault on the democratic process.
Jackie Speier
People have a right to surf the Web without Big Brother watching their every move and announcing it to the world. The Internet marketplace has matured – and it’s time for consumers’ protections to keep pace.
Jackie Speier
