Lynda Wilson | |
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Member of the Washington Senate from the 17th district | |
Assumed office January 9, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Don Benton |
Member of the WashingtonHouseofRepresentatives 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 65–66) [1] Spokane,Washington |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Vancouver,Washington |
Alma mater | Clark College (attended) |
Occupation | politician |
Signature | |
Website | Official |
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