Garrett Muscatel Explained

Garrett Muscatel
State House:New Hampshire
District:Grafton 12th
Term Start:December 5, 2018
Term End:June 8, 2020
Birth Date:7 December 1997
Birth Place:Thousand Oaks, CA
Nationality:American
Party:Democratic
Parents:Gina Muscatel, Dave Muscatel
Siblings:Quinn Muscatel
Residence:Hanover, New Hampshire
Alma Mater:Dartmouth College Stanford University

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]

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 served 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 received his 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]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.vnews.com/Grafton-County-House-Races-21366138 "College Student Among Winners of Grafton County House Seats"
  2. Web site: Camerato . Tim . Hanover lawmaker, Dartmouth student resigns after town residency is questioned . Valley News . 11 June 2020.
  3. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/oct/24/new-hampshire-voter-suppression-midterm-elections "'It's a poll tax': how New Hampshire became a battlefield for voting rights"
  4. Web site: Solomon . Dave . 'Passionate and engaged': Young House Dems eager to make their mark . New Hampshire Union Leader . Union Leader Corporation . 1 July 2019.
  5. https://nhlabornews.com/2018/11/new-hampshire-democrats-celebrate-historic-firsts-and-record-breaking-performances-on-election-day/ "New Hampshire Democrats Celebrate Historic ‘Firsts’ and Record-Breaking Performances on Election Day"
  6. Web site: Knight-Hennessy Scholars . 26 February 2020.
  7. Web site: Solomon . Dave . 'Passionate and engaged': Young House Dems eager to make their mark . New Hampshire Union Leader . Union Leader Corporation . 1 July 2019.
  8. Web site: Camerato . Tim . College Student Among Winners of Grafton County House Seats . Valley News . 1 July 2019.