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Senator
Elena Parent
Minority Caucus Chair
Committee Membership
Legislative Service
  • Sworn in to Georgia House of Representatives, January 10, 2011
  • Sworn in to Georgia Senate January 12, 2015
Biographical Information
Occupation: Attorney
Spouse: Briley Brisendine
Birthdate: December 27
Education: University of Virginia

Senator's biography


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Capitol Office
121-A State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Office: (404) 656-5109
Paige Terhune
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