Elise Stefanik

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/elise-stefanik

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Elise Stefanik born?July 2, 1984
2. What is the district represented?New York's 21st congressional district
3. What is the first elected to u.s. house of representatives?2014
4. Who is Elise Stefanik?Elise Stefanik is a U.S. Representative from New York who helps make big decisions in the government.
5. How old was she when she was elected to Congress?She was 30 years old, making her the youngest woman ever elected to Congress.

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