Lois McMahan
Lois McMahan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| In office January 13, 2003 – January 10, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Brock Jackley |
| Succeeded by | Derek Kilmer |
| In office January 9, 1995 – January 13, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Meyers |
| Succeeded by | Patricia Lantz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lois Grace Norbo May 14, 1942 Culdesac, Idaho, U.S. |
| Died | August 6, 2019 (aged 77) Gig Harbor, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jerry McMahan |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Olalla, Washington |
| Occupation | Teacher, Politician |
Lois Grace McMahan (née Norbo; May 14, 1942 – August 6, 2019) was an American educator and politician from Washington. McMahan was a former Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 26, from 1995 to 1997 and again from 2003 to 2005.
Early life
[edit]On May 14, 1942, McMahan was born in Culdesac, Idaho.[1]
Education
[edit]In 1963, McMahan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Teaching Certificate from Prairie College.[1]
Career
[edit]In 1963, McMahan became an elementary school teacher, until 1969.[1]
On November 8, 1994, McMahan won the election and became a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 26, Position 1. McMahan defeated Ron Meyers with 53.93% of the votes.[2] On November 5, 2002, McMahan won the election and became a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 26, Position 2. McMahan defeated Brock Jackley with 50.64% of the votes.[3][4] [1]
Personal life
[edit]McMahan's husband was Jerry McMahan. They had five children. McMahan and her family lived in Olalla, Washington.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Lois McMahan's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ "WA House District 26 Seat 1". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 1994. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ "WA House District 26 Seat 2". ourcampaigns.com. November 5, 2002. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ "Lois McMahan". leg.wa.gov. Retrieved August 28, 2021.