Betti Sheldon
Member of the Washington Senate
from the 23rd district
In office
January 11, 1993  January 12, 2005
Preceded byEllen Craswell
Succeeded byPhil Rockefeller
Personal details
Born(1935-04-09)April 9, 1935
Aberdeen, Washington, U.S.
DiedJuly 23, 2020(2020-07-23) (aged 85)
Bremerton, Washington, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children5
EducationGonzaga University (attended)

Betti L. Sheldon (née Guiles; April 9, 1935 – July 23, 2020)[1][2] was an American politician who served as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 23rd district from 1993 to 2005.[3] A member of the Democratic Party, she defeated incumbent Republican and Senate president pro tempore Ellen Craswell in 1992.[4]

References

  1. "Betti Sheldon Obituary". The Seattle Times. July 23, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  2. "Betti Sheldon Obituary". Legacy. July 23, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  3. "Betti Sheldon to retire from state Senate". Bainbridge Review. March 3, 2004. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  4. "Betti Sheldon's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
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