Mary Helen Roberts Explained

Mary Helen Roberts
State House:Washington
District:21st
Term Start:January 10, 2005
Term End:January 12, 2015
Predecessor:Mike Cooper
Successor:Strom Peterson
Birth Date:14 September 1947
Birth Place:Portland, Oregon
Party:Democratic
Residence:Lynnwood, Washington
Alma Mater:Oregon State University, UCLA

Mary Helen Roberts (born September 14, 1947) is an American politician who is a member of the Democratic Party. She is a former member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 21st district from 2005 to 2015.[1] She did not seek re-election in 2014 and was succeeded by Strom Peterson.

Born in Portland, Oregon, Roberts spent her childhood in Portland, Corvallis, Oregon and Southern California. After graduating from high school, she spend one year at Oregon State University and then transferred to UCLA, from where she graduated.[2]

She is openly gay.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mary Helen Roberts . votesmart.org . 2012-07-09.
  2. Web site: Washington History: interview with Mary Helen Roberts.
  3. Web site: Washington State LGBTQ Caucus.