Alexander H. “Sparky” Von Plinsky IV (born July 11, 1977) is a New Hampshire politician.

Sparky Von Plinsky
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
from the Cheshire 7th district
In office
December 5, 2018 – December 7, 2022
Preceded byGladys Johnsen
Personal details
Born (1977-07-11) July 11, 1977 (age 47)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBrenda
ChildrenAbigail
Meghan
Residence(s)Keene, New Hampshire, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Massachusetts
Brenau University
Military service
Allegiance United States Army

Education

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Von Plinsky earned a master's degree in landscape architecture from the University of Massachusetts and a bachelor's degree in public administration from Brenau University.[1]

Military career

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Von Plinsky has served in the United States Army.[1]

Political career

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On November 6, 2018, Von Plinsky was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives where he represents the Cheshire 7 district. Von Plinsky assumed office on December 5, 2018. Von Plinsky is a Democrat.[2] Von Plinsky endorsed Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries.[3]

Personal life

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Von Plinsky resides in Keene, New Hampshire.[4] Von Plinsky is married to Brenda and has two children.[1][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Questionnaire: Alexander H. "Sparky" Von Plinsky, NH House, Cheshire District 7". The Keene Sentinel. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  2. ^ "Sparky Von Plinsky". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  3. ^ "Two local lawmakers make presidential endorsements". The Keene Sentinel. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  4. ^ "Representative Sparky Von Plinsky (D)". New Hampshire General Court. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  5. ^ "Sparky Von Plinsky". Citizens Count. Retrieved February 22, 2020.