Lois Stratton

Lois J. Stratton (January 5, 1927 – September 11, 2020) was an American politician in the state of Washington. Stratton served in the Washington House of Representatives as a Democrat from the 3rd district from 1979 to 1985, succeeding Margaret Hurley. She also served in the Washington State Senate from 1985 to 1993, succeeding Hurley once again.[1] A member of the Spokane Tribe, Stratton was the first female enrolled tribal member in the Washington State Legislature.[2]

Lois Stratton
Member of the Washington Senate from the 3rd district
In office January 14, 1985 – January 11, 1993
Preceded by	Margaret Hurley
Succeeded by	John A. Moyer
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 3rd district
In office January 2, 1980 – January 14, 1985
Preceded by	Margaret Hurley
Succeeded by	William S. Day Jr.
Personal details
Born	January 5, 1927 Springdale, Washington, US
Died	September 11, 2020 (aged 93) Spokane, Washington, US
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Allen Stratton
Children	5
Occupation	secretary

Career

She worked as a secretary, and is an alumnus of Kinman Business University.[3]

Political career

Stratton unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Spokane in 1993. [3]

Personal life

She is married with five children.[4]

She died on September 11, 2020, in Spokane, Washington at age 93.[5]

References

1. http://web.leg.wa.gov/WomenInTheLegislature/Members/MemberBios/StrattonL_1986.pdf
2. Iwasaki, John (5 November 2002). "McCoy set to be fourth Indian legislator". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
3. "Civic Elder: Pain and politics (Lois Stratton)". The Spokesman Review. July 2, 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
4. "Lois J. Stratton". Web.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
5. "'Kindness, respect and compassion': Longtime state legislator Lois Stratton dies at 93". Spokesman.com. 2020-09-15. Retrieved 2020-09-15.