Jeannie Darneille
Jeannie Darneille (born July 9, 1949) is an American politician serving as a member of the Washington State Senate. Darneille had previously served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 27th district.[1]
Jeannie Darneille | |
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| Member of the Washington State Senate from the 27th district | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Debbie Regala |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
| In office 2001–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Debbie Regala |
| Succeeded by | Jake Fey |
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| Born | July 9, 1949 Fairbanks, Alaska, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Western Washington University (BA) Colorado State University (MEd) |
Early life and education
Darneille a native of Fairbanks, Alaska, the oldest of six children.[2] Darneille's father was a member of the United States Air Force. After high school, she attended Tacoma Community College. Darneille earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history from Western Washington University and a Master of education administration from the Colorado State University.[3]
Career
Darneille worked as a volunteer at Planned Parenthood in Bellingham, Washington. She served as Executive Director for the Hospitality House Shelter for Women and Interim Executive Director for United Cerebral Palsy of South Puget Sound. She was Vice Chair of the Pierce County Democratic Central Committee and served as a legislative aide to former State Senator R. Lorraine Wojahn.
Darneille was elected to the Washington House of Representatives from the 27th district in 2001, serving until 2013. In 2012, she was elected to the Washington State Senate. She assumed office in 2013.[4]
References
- "Jeannie Darneille". votesmart.org. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
- sdcadmin. "Biography". Sen. Jeannie Darneille - Washington State Senate Democrats. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- "Jeannie Darneille". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-05-29.