Winsome Earle-Sears

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Winsome Earle-Sears born?March 11, 1964
2. Where was Winsome Earle-Sears born?Jamaica
3. What is the immigrated to US?1970
4. What is the virginia house of delegates?Represented 90th district, 2002-2004
5. Who is Winsome Earle‑Sears?Winsome Earle‑Sears is a Jamaican‑born Marine veteran and businesswoman who became the first woman to serve as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor. She also made history as the first woman of color elected to any statewide office in the state.
6. How did Winsome become a leader in Virginia?She started her public career by serving in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1983 to 1986, then was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates for the 90th district (2002‑2004). After that she worked on the State Board of Education and ran for Congress, finally winning the Lieutenant Governor seat in 2021.

Lieutenant Governor: The second-highest executive official in a U.S. state, often presiding over the state senate.
Virginia House of Delegates: The lower chamber of the Virginia General Assembly, responsible for state legislation.
Statewide Office: An elected position that represents the entire population of a state, not a specific district.
Immigrant Experience: The challenges and opportunities faced by individuals who move from one country to another.