Laurie Dolan

Laurie Dolan is an American politician who serves as a member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 22nd legislative district.[1] Prior to her election to the State House, Dolan worked as the policy director for Washington Governor Christine Gregoire and made two unsuccessful runs for a seat in the State Senate.[2]

Laurie Dolan
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
Assumed office
January 2017
Serving with Jessica Bateman
Preceded byChris Reykdal
Personal details
BornWashington, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Washington

Early life and education

Dolan was born in Washington and raised in Spokane, Washington. She earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Washington, and a Masters and PhD from Gonzaga University.

Career

After graduating from college, Dolan returned to Spokane and became an elementary school teacher. In 1986, Dolan became an Area Director (supervisor of school principals) of Spokane Public Schools. In 2004, Dolan retired from education. In 2005, Dolan became policy director to then-Governor Christine Gregoire. Dolan was elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 2017, succeeding Chris Reykdal, who was elected Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction.[3][4]

References
  1. "In 22nd district, stick with incumbents Doglio and Dolan". The Olympian. October 19, 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  2. ""You don't know Laurie Dolan. You should"". The Spokesman-Review'. December 18, 2006. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  3. "Laurie Dolan – Democratic Member of the WA State House of Representatives". Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  4. "Washington House of Representatives District 22". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-05-20.


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