Sandra Hollins is an American politician serving as a member of the Utah State House of Representatives and represents House District 21. Hollins is the first African-American woman to serve in the Utah State Legislature.[1]

Sandra Hollins
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 1, 2015
Preceded byJen Seelig
Constituency23rd district (2015–2023)
21st district (2023–present)
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Phoenix (BS)
University of Utah (MSW)

Early life and education

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A native of Louisiana, Hollins is a graduate of McDonogh 35 College Preparatory Charter High School in New Orleans. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from the University of Phoenix and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Utah.

Career

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Hollins has served as a member of the Utah House of Representatives since 2015. She ran for office in 2014 and defeated Republican candidate Kristopher Smith.[2][3] Hollis serves as vice chair of the House Ethics Committee.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Davidson, Lee (January 5, 2015). "Black politicians beat odds in Utah". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  2. ^ "Sandra Hollins - Ballotpedia". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  3. ^ Hollins, Sandra. "Sandra Hollis". State of Utah House Representatives. State of Utah. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  4. ^ "Remembering prominent Black leaders of Utah, both past and present". ABC4 Utah. 2022-02-02. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
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