Peggy Maxie

Peggy Maxie
Maxie in 1973
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 37th district
In office
1971–1983
Succeeded byGary Locke
Personal details
Born(1936-08-18)August 18, 1936
Amarillo, Texas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 18, 2024(2024-02-18) (aged 87)
Political partyDemocratic
OccupationCounselor

Peggy Joan Maxie (August 18, 1936 – February 18, 2024) was an American politician in the state of Washington. Maxie was the first African-American woman elected to the Washington House of Representatives, serving the 37th district from 1971 to 1983. She was the prime sponsor of the Landlord-Tenant Act in Washington state. Representing the Central District, Seattle, along with parts of Capitol Hill and Downtown, she worked to preserve her district and the representation of Central District in the legislature. She was defeated in the primary election for her seat in 1981 by Gary Locke. An alumnus of Seattle University and the University of Washington, she held a Bachelor of Arts and Masters in Social Work degree and worked as a mental health therapist and counselor.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Peggy Joan Maxie".
  2. ^ "Peggy Joan Maxie (1936- )". 2 February 2009.