Liz Hanbidge is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 61st Legislative District in Montgomery County. The 61st Legislative District includes parts of Whitpain Township, Lower Gwynedd Township and Upper Gwynedd Township, Towamencin Township, and North Wales Borough. Early life and education Liz Hanbidge earned a bachelor's degree from University of Pennsylvania as well as graduate degrees in Psychology from University of Oxford and Harvard University. She received her law degree from University of Wisconsin. Prior to joining the state legislature, she practiced law in Montgomery County. Hanbidge also teaches civics to sixth graders at Gwyn-Nor Elementary and East Norriton Middle School, working in conjunction with the local bar association. Political career On November 6, 2018, Liz Hanbidge was elected to represent the 61st Legislative District, defeating long time Republican incumbent Kate Harper. She is the first Democrat to serve the district since its formation in 1969. She currently serves on the Commerce, Agriculture & Rural Affairs, and Local Government committees and was appointed Montgomery County Vice Chair of the House Southeast Delegation. She has been endorsed by President Obama and Planned Parenthood PA. Committee assignments Agriculture & Rural Affairs Children & Youth Judiciary Local Government References External links Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Liz Hanbidge official PA House website Living people Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Women state legislators in Pennsylvania 21st-century American politicians 21st-century American women politicians University of Pennsylvania alumni University of Wisconsin Law School alumni Pennsylvania lawyers Alumni of the University of Oxford Harvard University alumni Year of birth missing (living people)