Mary Helen Roberts

Mary Helen Roberts (born September 14, 1947) is an American politician of the Democratic Party. She is a former member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 21st district from 2005 to 2015.[1] She did not seek re-election in 2014 and was succeeded by Strom Peterson.

Mary Helen Roberts
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 21st district
In office January 2005 – January 2015
Preceded by	Mike Cooper
Succeeded by	Strom Peterson
Personal details
Born	September 14, 1947 Portland, Oregon
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Lynnwood, Washington
Alma mater	Oregon State University, UCLA

Born in Portland, Oregon, Roberts spent her childhood in Portland, Corvallis, Oregon and Southern California. After graduating from high school, she spend one year at Oregon State University and then transferred to UCLA, from where she graduated.[2]

She is openly gay.[3]

References

1. "Mary Helen Roberts". votesmart.org. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
2. "Washington History: interview with Mary Helen Roberts" (PDF).
3. "Washington State LGBTQ Caucus".