Lois McMahan

Lois Grace McMahan (née Norbo; May 14, 1942 – August 6, 2019) is an American educator and politician from Washington. McMahan is a former Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 26, from 1995 to 1997 and again from 2003 to 2005.

Lois McMahan
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 26th district
In office
January 13, 2003  January 10, 2005
Preceded byBrock Jackley
Succeeded byDerek Kilmer
In office
January 9, 1995  January 13, 1997
Preceded byRon Meyers
Succeeded byPatricia Lantz
Personal details
Born
Lois Grace Norbo

(1942-05-14)May 14, 1942
Culdesac, Idaho, U.S.
DiedAugust 6, 2019(2019-08-06) (aged 77)
Gig Harbor, Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJerry McMahan
Children5
ResidenceOlalla, Washington
OccupationTeacher, Politician

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] [1]

Personal life

McMahan's husband was Jerry McMahan. They had five children. McMahan and her family lived in Olalla, Washington.[1]

References

  1. "Lois McMahan's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  2. "WA House District 26 Seat 1". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 1994. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  3. "WA House District 26 Seat 2". ourcampaigns.com. November 5, 2002. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  4. "Lois McMahan". leg.wa.gov. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
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