American educator and politician from Washington
Lois McMahan
In office January 13, 2003 – January 10, 2005Preceded by Brock Jackley Succeeded by Derek Kilmer In office January 9, 1995 – January 13, 1997Preceded by Ron Meyers Succeeded by Patricia Lantz
Born Lois Grace Norbo
(1942-05-14 ) May 14, 1942Culdesac, Idaho , U.S.Died August 6, 2019(2019-08-06) (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
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]
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Personal life
McMahan's husband was Jerry McMahan. They had five children. McMahan and her family lived in Olalla, Washington .[ 1]
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