Lois Stratton

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]

Lois Stratton
Member of the Washington Senate from the 3rd district
In office January 14, 1985 – January 11, 1993
Preceded by	Margaret Hurley
Succeeded by	John A. Moyer
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 3rd district
In office January 2, 1980 – January 14, 1985
Preceded by	Margaret Hurley
Succeeded by	William S. Day Jr.
Personal details
Born	Lois Jean Stratton (1927-01-05)January 5, 1927 Springdale, Washington, U.S.
Died	September 11, 2020(2020-09-11) (aged 93) Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Allen Stratton
Children	5 including Karen
Occupation	secretary

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]