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Also Known As Gabrielle Dee Giffords
Born June 8, 1970 (age 56) • Tucson • Arizona
Title / Office House of Representatives (2007-2012), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Awards And Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom (2022)
Notable Family Members spouse Mark Kelly

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