Dawn Morrell Explained

Dawn Morrell
State House:Washington
District:25th
Predecessor:Bruce Dammeier
Successor:Melanie Stambaugh
Predecessor1:Dave Morell
Successor1:Hans Zeiger
Birth Date:30 July 1949
Birth Place:Blackfoot, Idaho, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Spouse:James Morrell
Residence:Puyallup, Washington, U.S.
Education:Solano Community College (AA, ASN)
University of Washington (BSN)
Website:Official

Lavonna Dawn Morrell (born July 30, 1949) is an American politician and nurse who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 25th Legislative District. She works as a critical care nurse at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup.[1]

Career

Morrell was first elected to the Washington House of Representatives in November 2002 and was subsequently re-elected in 2004, 2006 and 2008. Morrell's district included the cities of Puyallup and Fife and the unincorporated Pierce County communities of South Hill, Summit, and Waller.[2]

She was defeated by Hans Zeiger in 2010 by a 47-vote margin, but returned to the House after her election in 2012.[3] She lost re-election in 2014 to Melanie Stambaugh.[4]

Morrell was the chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services in the House. She was also on the Appropriations, Health Care & Wellness, and Technology & Economic Development Committees. During her tenure, Morrell also served as both Majority Caucus Chair and Deputy Majority Whip in the State House.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rep. Dawn Morrell (D-WA 25th District) . wcsap.capwiz.com . 28 December 2013.
  2. Web site: 8 November 2002. Monorail lead slips; Demos making gains. 28 December 2013. community.seattletimes.nwsource.com.
  3. Web site: Shelly Schlumpf Concedes To Dawn Morrell In Race For District 25, Position 1 . puyallup.patch.com . 10 November 2012 . 28 December 2013.
  4. Web site: 2 December 2010. Recount over with challenger Hans Zeiger poised to unseat Rep. Dawn Morrell. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131228111733/http://blog.thenewstribune.com/politics/2010/12/02/recount-over-with-challenger-hans-zeiger-poised-to-unseat-rep-dawn-morrell/. 28 December 2013. 28 December 2013. blog.thenewstribune.com.