Deborah's maternal great-grandmother was Ida Kipperman (born in Chisinäu). Deborah's public service started in 2002 when she ran for and won a seat in the N.C. House of Representatives, where she served for more than ten years. As aRepresenta- tive, Deborah worked to protect voting rights, fund transit and transportation projects, increase access to affordable housing and raise the minimum wage for state employees. Deborah served as both Majority and Minority Whip and chaired the Judiciary, Ethics and Election Laws Committees. Deborah speaking with two contituents at a table so- cially distanced with masks on As a civil rights lawyer, Deborah has fought for fairness and justice, to level the playing field. In private practice, she works for a cleaner energy future. In the classroom, Deborah has passed these same values on to her students so the next generation can lead our communities into a fairer more sustainable future. In 2020, Deborah became the first democrat in over a decade to be elected to represent North Carolina's 2nd Congressional district. In the U.S House, Deborah serves on the House Committee on the Judiciary, House Committee on Rules, and House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Deborah's top priorities include passing laws to help local residents, families and businesses, lowering prescription drug prices, protecting Social Security for our seniors, continuing to push for racial justice under the law, and working to invest in infrastructure.