Lynda Wilson

Lynda D. Wilson (born 1960) is an American politician currently serving in the Washington State Senate representing the 17th legislative district. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served one term Washington State House of Representatives having defeated Democrat and current state representative Monica Stonier in 2014.[1] In 2016, she left the State House to run for a Washington State Senate seat being vacated by Republican Don Benton against Democrat Tim Probst.[2] Wilson represents herself as a strong conservative and has a lifetime rating of 89% from the American Conservative Union (ACU) where outgoing State Senator Don Benton has an ACU rating of 79%.[3]

Lynda Wilson
Member of the Washington Senate
from the 17th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2017
Preceded byDon Benton
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 17th district
In office
January 12, 2015 – 2017
Preceded byMonica Stonier
Succeeded byVicki Kraft
Personal details
Born1960 (age 60–61)
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceVancouver, Washington
Professionpolitician
WebsiteOfficial

References
  1. Dake, Lauren (November 10, 2014). "Stonier concedes to Wilson in 17th District race". The Columbian.
  2. Dake, Lauren (May 17, 2016). "Wilson, Probst file for Benton's state Senate seat". The Columbian.
  3. "2015 Ratings of Washington" (PDF). The American Conservative Union. Retrieved September 4, 2016.


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