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) is an American educator and politician from Washington. McMahan is a former Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 26, from 1995 to 1997 and again from 2003 to 2005.
Early life
On May 14, 1942, McMahan was born in Culdesac, Idaho.[1]
Education
In 1963, McMahan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Teaching Certificate from Prairie College.[1]
Career
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
McMahan's husband was Jerry McMahan. They had five children. McMahan and her family lived in Olalla, Washington.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "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.