Garrett Muscatel
Garrett Muscatel (born December 7, 1997) is a former Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Grafton County District 12, Hanover and Lyme, from December 5, 2018, to June 8, 2020.[1] Muscatel resigned in June 2020 after his claims of being a New Hampshire resident were challenged by the New Hampshire Republican State Committee.[2]
Garrett Muscatel | |
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| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Grafton 12th district | |
| In office December 5, 2018 – June 8, 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 7, 1997 Thousand Oaks, CA |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Parents | Gina Muscatel, Dave Muscatel |
| Residence | Hanover, New Hampshire |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College |
Early life and education
At the time of his election to the legislature, he was a government and economics student at Dartmouth College, where he severed as vice president of the Dartmouth Democrats.[3] Muscatel first became interested in politics when he attended Barack Obama's presidential inauguration on January 20, 2009.[4] At age 21, he was the youngest openly LGBTQ legislator serving in the entire United States.[5] He is set to pursue a JD from Stanford Law School as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar.[6] He has two siblings, Evan Muscatel and Quinn Muscatel.
Political engagement
Muscatel is one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit led by the New Hampshire Democratic Party and the League of Women Voters against a new state requirement that imposes residency requirements for voting, SB3.[7]
On November 6, 2018, Muscatel won a seat in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. His constituency included Dartmouth College and the surrounding areas, including Hanover and Lyme.[8]
References
- "College Student Among Winners of Grafton County House Seats". Valley News, November 7, 2018.
- Camerato, Tim. "Hanover lawmaker, Dartmouth student resigns after town residency is questioned". Valley News. Valley News. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- "'It's a poll tax': how New Hampshire became a battlefield for voting rights". The Guardian, October 24, 2018.
- Solomon, Dave. "'Passionate and engaged': Young House Dems eager to make their mark". New Hampshire Union Leader. Union Leader Corporation. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- "New Hampshire Democrats Celebrate Historic ‘Firsts’ and Record-Breaking Performances on Election Day". NH Labor News, November 7, 2018.
- "Knight-Hennessy Scholars".
- Solomon, Dave. "'Passionate and engaged': Young House Dems eager to make their mark". New Hampshire Union Leader. Union Leader Corporation. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- Camerato, Tim. "College Student Among Winners of Grafton County House Seats". Valley News. Valley News. Retrieved 1 July 2019.