Lena Swanson Explained

Lena Swanson
State Senate:Washington
District:35th
Term Start:February 3, 1997
Term End:December 5, 1997
Predecessor:Brad Owen
Successor:Tim Sheldon
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:1 October 1937
Birth Place:Oklahoma, U.S.
Spouse:Tom
Residence:Bremerton, Washington, U.S.

Lena N. Swanson (born October 1, 1937) is an American politician and activist who served as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 35th district in 1997.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, she was appointed to fill the vacancy created by Brad Owen's resignation to become lieutenant governor in February 1997 and was subsequently defeated by conservative Democrat Tim Sheldon later that same year.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lena Swanson's Biography . Vote Smart . October 22, 2015 . June 27, 2021.
  2. Web site: She's Senator Swanson now . . February 4, 1997 . June 27, 2021.
  3. Web site: 35TH DISTRICT SENATE: Sheldon, voters end Swanson's Senate tenure . . September 17, 1997 . June 27, 2021.