Lynda Wilson
Lynda D. Wilson (born 1958) is an American politician currently serving in the Washington State Senate representing the 17th legislative district. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served one term Washington State House of Representatives having defeated Democrat and current state representative Monica Stonier in 2014.[2] In 2016, she left the State House to run for a Washington State Senate seat being vacated by Republican Don Benton against Democrat Tim Probst.[3] Wilson represents herself as a strong conservative and has a lifetime rating of 89% from the American Conservative Union (ACU) where outgoing State Senator Don Benton has an ACU rating of 79%.[4]
Lynda Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 17th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Don Benton |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| In office January 12, 2015 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Monica Stonier |
| Succeeded by | Vicki Kraft |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1958 (age 64–65)[1] Spokane, Washington |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Vancouver, Washington |
| Alma mater | Clark College (attended) |
| Occupation | politician |
| Website | Official |
References
- "2021-2022 Legislative Manual" (PDF). State of Washington. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
- Dake, Lauren (November 10, 2014). "Stonier concedes to Wilson in 17th District race". The Columbian.
- Dake, Lauren (May 17, 2016). "Wilson, Probst file for Benton's state Senate seat". The Columbian.
- "2015 Ratings of Washington" (PDF). The American Conservative Union. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
- "44 Washington Legislators Named Guardians of Small Business". nfib.com. July 15, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
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