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Denise Garner

b. 1956

State Representative Elect for Arkansas House of Representatives District 84

Nurse Entrepreneur Politician
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About Denise Garner

Born 1956. Denise Garner is an American nurse, entrepreneur, politician and businessperson.

Denise Firmin Garner (born December 9, 1956) is an American politician serving as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from District 20, covering parts of Washington County and the town of Fayetteville. Garner was first elected in 2019 to the district then known as District 84, before redistricting changed the numbering of this district in 2021.

Garner is a retired registered nurse practitioner, small business owner and philanthropist, with a focus on education, health and food security related causes.

Garner was reelected in 2022. She is running for the Arkansas Senate in 2024 in District 30 to succeed term-limited Senator Greg Leding.

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Important facts

Born
9 December 1956, Dallas
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Nurse, entrepreneur, politician, businessperson
Nationality
United States
Education
Highland Park High School, Baylor University, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Positions held
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
Also known as
Denise Firmin Garner

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Denise Garner?

State Representative Elect for Arkansas House of Representatives District 84

When was Denise Garner born?

Denise Garner was born on 9 December 1956 in Dallas.

What is Denise Garner's occupation?

Denise Garner is a nurse, entrepreneur, politician and businessperson.

What nationality is Denise Garner?

Denise Garner is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Denise Garner

· Wikidata: Q56547924

· DBpedia: Denise Garner

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