Ann Meyer (born 1965) is an American politician and nurse serving as a member of the

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from the

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district. Elected in November 2018, she assumed office on January 14, 2019.

Early life and education

Meyer was born in

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in 1965. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the

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Career

Outside of politics, Meyer works as a nurse. She has also been a nursing instructor at

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. Meyer was elected to the

in November 2018 and assumed office on January 14, 2019. Meyer also serves as chair of the House Human Resources Committee.

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