Lois Stratton | |
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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 Spokane, Washington, U.S. | (aged 93)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Allen Stratton |
Children | 5 including Karen |
Occupation | secretary |
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]