Lois Jean Stratton (January 5, 1927 – September 11, 2020) was an American politician in the state of Washington. Stratton served in the Washington House of Representatives as a Democrat from the 3rd district from 1979 to 1985, succeeding Margaret Hurley. She also served in the Washington State Senate from 1985 to 1993, succeeding Hurley once again.[1] A member of the Spokane Tribe, Stratton was the first female enrolled tribal member in the Washington State Legislature.[2][3]
Lois Stratton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 14, 1985 – January 11, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret Hurley |
| Succeeded by | John A. Moyer |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 2, 1980 – January 14, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret Hurley |
| Succeeded by | William S. Day Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lois Jean Stratton January 5, 1927 Springdale, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | September 11, 2020 (aged 93) Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Allen Stratton |
| Children | 5 including Karen |
| Occupation | secretary |
Career
editShe worked as a secretary, and is an alumnus of Kinman Business University.[4]
Political career
editStratton unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Spokane in 1993.[4]
Personal life
editShe was married with five children, including Spokane City Councilmember Karen Stratton.[5][6]
She died on September 11, 2020, in Spokane, Washington at age 93.[6]
References
edit- ^ http://web.leg.wa.gov/WomenInTheLegislature/Members/MemberBios/StrattonL_1986.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ Epperly, Emma (2020-09-15). "'Kindness, respect and compassion': Longtime state legislator Lois Stratton dies at 93". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ "House Class Photos 1981". Washington State Legislature. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ a b "Civic Elder: Pain and politics (Lois Stratton)". The Spokesman Review. July 2, 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ "Lois J. Stratton". Web.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
- ^ a b "'Kindness, respect and compassion': Longtime state legislator Lois Stratton dies at 93". Spokesman.com. 2020-09-15. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
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