Barbara Washington

Barbara Anne Washington is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Missouri Senate from the 9th district. Elected in 2020, she was previously a member of the Missouri House of Representatives for the 23rd district from 2018 to 2020.

Barbara Washington
Member-elect of the Missouri Senate
from the 9th district
Assuming office
January 2021
SucceedingKiki Curls
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 23rd district
Assumed office
January 10, 2018
Succeeded byMike Johnson (elect)
Personal details
Born
Barbara Anne Washington
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Missouri (BA)
Avila University (MBA)
University of Missouri–Kansas City (JD)

Early life and education

Washington is a native of Kansas City, Missouri. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri, a Master of Business Administration from Avila University, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law.[1]

Career

Washington was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in a 2017 special election for the 23rd district. She was sworn in on January 10, 2018.[2] Washington was re-elected in 2018. In 2020, Washington declined to seek re-election to the house and instead run for the 9th district of the Missouri Senate. Washington defeated Ryan Myers in the Democratic primary and Republican nominee David Martin in the November general election.[3]

Personal life

Washington has one daughter. In December 2020, Washington declared bankruptcy.[4]

References
  1. "Representative Barbara Washington". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  2. "Quite A First Month On The Job: Kansas City's Newest Missouri State Representative". KCUR 89.3 - NPR in Kansas City. Local news, entertainment and podcasts. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  3. "Barbara Anne Washington". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  4. "Missouri State Rep. Barbara Washington Files For Bankruptcy, Citing $358,000 In Debt". KCUR 89.3 - NPR in Kansas City. Local news, entertainment and podcasts. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
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