Perry Woodall

Perry Benjamin Woodall (November 26, 1912 – April 25, 1975) was a U.S. politician. A Republican from Toppenish, began his legislative career in 1939 as a member of the Washington State House of Representatives. In 1957 he was chosen to fill an unexpired term in the Washington State Senate, and subsequently was reelected to four additional terms. Woodall also served as the Minority Leader in the Senate and participated in redistricting negotiations during the 1960s.


Perry Woodall
Woodall in 1967
Member of the Washington Senate
from the 15th district
In office
January 1, 1955  January 13, 1975
Preceded byE. J. Flanagan
Succeeded bySidney W. Morrison
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 15th district
In office
January 13, 1947  January 8, 1951
Preceded byCharles F. Morrison
Succeeded byCecil C. Clark
In office
January 9, 1939  February 28, 1944
Preceded byC. A. Hughes
Succeeded byCharles F. Morrison
Personal details
Born
Perry Benjamin Woodall

(1912-11-26)November 26, 1912
Buena, Washington, U.S.
DiedApril 25, 1975(1975-04-25) (aged 62)
Toppenish, Washington U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Military service
Allegiance United States
Battles/warsWorld War II

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