Phillip Ensler is an American politician who has served as a member of the

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since 2022. He represents Alabama's 74th House district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Electoral history

He was elected on November 8, 2022, in the

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against Republican opponent Charlotte Meadows. He assumed office the next day on November 9, 2022.

Biography

Ensler earned a

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degree from

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in 2017. He also earned a

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in political science from

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in 2012. He has taught social studies at Lee High School. Ensler is

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. He is the executive director of the Jewish Federation of Central Alabama and used to be an aide to Steven Reed.

References

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