Susannah Whipps
Susannah M. Whipps (formerly known as Susannah Whipps Lee) is a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, first sworn in on January 7, 2015. A seventh generation resident of Athol, Massachusetts, she was elected as a Republican to represent the 2nd Franklin District, but changed her party affiliation to independent in August 2017.[1] The 2nd Franklin District consists of 12 communities in central and western Massachusetts.
Susannah Whipps | |
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 Whipps in 2014 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 2nd Franklin district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Denise Andrews |
| Personal details | |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Political party | Independent (since 2017) |
| Other political affiliations | Republican (until 2017) |
| Residence(s) | Athol, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Business owner |
Whipps serves on the Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, and the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. She also serves on the Statewide Taskforce on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention. Whipps is a co-owner of Whipps, Inc. a local stainless-steel equipment manufacturer.[2][3]
On August 21, 2017, Whipps announced that she had officially changed her voter registration from Republican to unenrolled (independent). "I represent a district where nearly 2/3 of the voters are unaffiliated with any major political party" explained Whipps. Public records show that 65% of voters in the 2nd Franklin District are unenrolled, 22% are registered as members of the Democratic Party, and 12% are registered as members of the Republican Party.[1]
References
- "Rep. Susannah Whipps leaving Republican Party, becoming unenrolled". WWLP. August 22, 2017. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- "Massachusetts State Representative Election Results 2014". masslive.com. January 7, 2019. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
- "Republican Susannah Whipps Lee declares victory over incumbent Denise Andrews in 2nd Franklin District House race". masslive.com. March 24, 2019. Retrieved June 17, 2020.