Marlene DeChane

Marlene DeChan (born July 8, 1956, Methuen, Massachusetts) was a Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives representing Strafford County District 6. First elected in 1994, she was re-elected in 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2006.[1] She lives with her domestic partner Patricia in Barrington, New Hampshire.[2] They were engaged to be married on Valentine's Day, 2007.[3][4]

DeChane, who is openly gay, "sponsored the landmark Civil Rights Law of 1997 that banned discrimination based on sexual orientation."[5]

Education
  • BS, Plymouth State University, 1978
  • AS, Mount Ida College, 1976[2]

References
  1. "Marlene DeChane, New Hampshire, 1994". OutHistory It’s about time!. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  2. "Marlene DeChane's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  3. "Gays celebrate, but charter schools fight for life". Sea coast Online. April 29, 2007. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  4. "Gays celebrate same-sex unions victory". Laconia Daily Sun. April 30, 2007. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  5. Dornin, Chris. "N.H. House blocks competing legislation on same-sex unions". Fosters. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
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