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Lois McMahan

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Lois McMahan
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 26th district
In office
January 13, 2003 – January 10, 2005
Preceded byBrock Jackley
Succeeded byDerek Kilmer
In office
January 9, 1995 – January 13, 1997
Preceded byRon Meyers
Succeeded byPatricia Lantz
Personal details
Born
Lois Grace Norbo

(1942-05-14)May 14, 1942
Culdesac, Idaho, U.S.
DiedAugust 6, 2019(2019-08-06) (aged 77)
Gig Harbor, Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJerry McMahan
Children5
ResidenceOlalla, Washington
OccupationTeacher, 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

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On May 14, 1942, McMahan was born in Culdesac, Idaho.[1]

Education

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In 1963, McMahan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Teaching Certificate from Prairie College.[1]

Career

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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

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McMahan's husband was Jerry McMahan. They had five children. McMahan and her family lived in Olalla, Washington.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Lois McMahan's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  2. ^ "WA House District 26 Seat 1". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 1994. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  3. ^ "WA House District 26 Seat 2". ourcampaigns.com. November 5, 2002. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  4. ^ "Lois McMahan". leg.wa.gov. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
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