Mary Skinner

Washington politician Mary Skinner was first elected to represent the Yakima-area 14th District in the state House of Representatives in 1994. Skinner grew up as a farm worker and worked as a junior high school teacher and community volunteer.

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Margarita López Prentice

In 1988, Margarita López Prentice, a Democrat, won a seat representing the 11th District in the Washington state House of Representatives; she was later elected to the state senate from that district.

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Liz Grant

Elizabeth Grant was a pharmacy proprietor and manager for many years. She was also a Member of the House of Assembly, Australian Capital Territory, 1979-1982.

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