Ann Anderson (politician)

Ann Anderson
Member of the Washington Senate
from the 42nd district
In office
January 12, 1987 – September 15, 1998
Preceded byBarney Goltz
Succeeded byJoe Elenbaas
Personal details
Born1952 (age 71–72)
Yakima, Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseEric
Residence(s)Acme, Washington, U.S.
EducationCentral Washington University (BA, MA)

Ann Anderson (born 1952)[1] is an American educator and politician and who served as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 42nd district from 1987 to 1998.[1] A member of the Republican Party, she ran for Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands in 1992, losing to Democrat Jennifer Belcher in an election that saw historic results for Washington women, especially Democrats.[2] In 1996, she ran for lieutenant governor and was defeated by Democrat Brad Owen.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ann Anderson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  2. ^ Caldbick, John (24 June 2015), "Sommers, Helen Elizabeth (1932-2017)", HistoryLink, Seattle: History Ink, retrieved 12 April 2022.
  3. ^ "VOTER'S GUIDE: Times endorses Locke for governor". Kitsap Sun. October 16, 1996. Retrieved September 6, 2021.


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