Jeanette White (born May 2, 1943) is an American politician. A Democrat, she served in the

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, representing the Windham district, from 2003 to 2023.

Biography

White was born on May 2, 1943, in

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, and moved to Vermont in 1972. She currently lives in

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, with her husband, Bill White. They have two adult children, Laurie and Josh. White received a bachelor's degree in 1965 from the

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in political science and sociology. She earned a master's degree in 1972 from

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in community development and community education.

State senator

White served as the chair of the Senate Committee on Government Operations and as a member of the Committee on the Judiciary and the Government Accountability Committee. White also served as one of three state senators on the Judicial Nominating Board.

References

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