Helen Sommers | |
|---|---|
 Sommers in 1973 | |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| In office January 8, 1973 – January 12, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Gladys Kirk |
| Succeeded by | Reuven Carlyle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Helen Elizabeth Sommers March 29, 1932 Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | March 7, 2017 (aged 84) Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Washington |
Helen Elizabeth Sommers (March 29, 1932 – March 7, 2017) was an American politician. She served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1972 to 2009. She represented Washington's 36th legislative district as a Democrat. At the time of her retirement she was the state's longest serving legislator.[1]
- ^ "State Rep. Helen Sommers to retire | The Seattle Times". seattletimes.com. Archived from the original on 2014-01-08. Retrieved 2015-08-13.