Emily Randall
Emily Randall is an American politician and activist serving as a member of the Washington State Senate from the 26th district.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, she was elected in 2018 and assumed office in 2019.[1]
Emily Randall | |
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Member of the Washington Senate from the 26th district | |
Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Jan Angel |
Personal details | |
Born | Kitsap Peninsula, Washington |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Wellesley College (BA) |
Early life and education
Randall was born and raised on the Kitsap Peninsula. Randall's sister was born with severe developmental and physical disabilities. She graduated from Wellesley College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and women's studies.[2]
Career
Alongside Senator Claire Wilson, she is one of the first two openly-LGBTQ women to serve in the Washington State Senate.[1]
Prior to serving in the Senate, Randall worked as a community organizer, where she focused on issues related to public education and healthcare.
Election
Randall defeated Republican challenger Marty McClendon 35,087 to 34,983, a margin of 104 votes. [3]
References
- "New Washington state legislators headed to Olympia in 2019". MyNorthwest, December 31, 2018.
- sdcadmin. "Biography". Sen. Emily Randall - Washington State Senate Democrats. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
- "November 6, 2018 General Election Results - Legislative District 26 - State Senator". results.vote.wa.gov. Retrieved Feb 5, 2021.