Emily Randall
Emily Randall | |
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Member of the Washington Senate from the 26th district | |
Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Jan Angel |
Personal details | |
Born | Emily Elissa Randall 1985 (age 36–37)[1] Bremerton, Washington |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Wellesley College (BA) |
Emily Elissa Randall[2] (born 1985)[3] is an American politician and activist serving as a member of the Washington State Senate from the 26th district.[4] A member of the Democratic Party, she was elected in 2018 and assumed office in 2019.[4]
Early life and education[]
Randall was born and raised on the Kitsap Peninsula. Randall's sister was born with severe developmental and physical disabilities. She graduated from Wellesley College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and women's studies.[5]
Career[]
Alongside Senator Claire Wilson, she is one of the first two openly-LGBTQ women to serve in the Washington State Senate.[4]
Prior to serving in the Senate, Randall worked as a community organizer, where she focused on issues related to public education and healthcare.
Election[]
In 2018, Randall defeated Republican challenger Marty McClendon 35,087 to 34,983, a margin of 104 votes [6]
References[]
- ^ "2019-2020 Legislative Manual" (PDF). State of Washington. 2019. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ^ "South Kitsap High School Graduating Class". Kitsap Sun. 2004-06-08. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ^ https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article214869290.html
- ^ a b c "New Washington state legislators headed to Olympia in 2019". MyNorthwest, December 31, 2018.
- ^ sdcadmin. "Biography". Sen. Emily Randall - Washington State Senate Democrats. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
- ^ "November 6, 2018 General Election Results - Legislative District 26 - State Senator". results.vote.wa.gov. Retrieved Feb 5, 2021.
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