Sanchez, Loretta (1960–)

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Sanchez, Loretta (1960–)

American politician. Name variations: Loretta Sánchez; Loretta Brixey. Born Jan 7, 1960, in Lynwood, CA; sister of Linda T. Sanchez (politician); graduate of Chapman University, 1982; American University, MBA, 1984; married Steve Brixey (securities trader).

Began career as a financial analyst and a Republican; was 1st elected to the US House of Representatives (1996), as a Democrat representing California, defeating Robert Dornan; reelected (1998, 2000, 2002).

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