title: Sparky Von Plinsky
text: # Sparky Von Plinsky
  
  Alexander H. “Sparky” Von Plinsky IV (born July 11, 1977) is a New Hampshire politician.
  
  ## Education
  
  Von Plinsky earned a master's degree in landscape architecture from the University of Massachusetts and a bachelor's degree in public administration from Brenau University.
  
  ## Military career
  
  Von Plinsky has served in the United States Army.
  
  ## Political career
  
  On November 6, 2018, Von Plinsky was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives where he represents the Cheshire 7 district. Von Plinsky assumed office on December 5, 2018. Von Plinsky is a Democrat. Von Plinsky endorsed Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Von Plinsky resides in Keene, New Hampshire. Von Plinsky is married to Brenda and has two children.
  
  