Lois Jean 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][3]
Career
She worked as a secretary, and is an alumnus of Kinman Business University.[4]
Political career
Stratton unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Spokane in 1993.[4]
Personal life
She was married with five children, including Spokane City Councilmember Karen Stratton.[5][6]
She died on September 11, 2020, in Spokane, Washington at age 93.[6]
References
- ^ "Lois Stratton" (PDF). web.leg.wa.gov.
- ^ Epperly, Emma (2020-09-15). "'Kindness, respect and compassion': Longtime state legislator Lois Stratton dies at 93". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ "House Class Photos 1981". Washington State Legislature. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ a b "Civic Elder: Pain and politics (Lois Stratton)". The Spokesman Review. July 2, 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ "Lois J. Stratton". Web.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
- ^ a b "'Kindness, respect and compassion': Longtime state legislator Lois Stratton dies at 93". Spokesman.com. 2020-09-15. Retrieved 2020-09-15.