Wexton said the disease has mostly affected her speech in recent months.
on Twitter and said the disease has affected how she walks and how she can “keep her balance,” though it has mostly affected her speech in recent months.
She noted that while she may experience “some days that are not so good,” she is “100% committed” to remaining in office. With her diagnosis, Wexton said she wants to “use my platform to be a voice” for people with Parkinson’s in an effort to “bring greater resources to the search for a cure.”
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