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Debra Lekanoff
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 40th district |
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| Assumed office January 14, 2019 Serving with Alex Ramel
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| Preceded by | Kristine Lytton |
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| Born | February 26, 1971 Yakutat, Alaska, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Debra E. Lekanoff was born on February 26, 1971, in Yakutat, Alaska. She is a politician from the Democratic Party. She serves in the Washington Legislature, which is where laws are made for the state of Washington. She represents the 40th House district.
Debra Lekanoff is a member of the Tlingit tribe. When she first joined the Washington House of Representatives, many people thought she was the first female tribal member to serve there. However, Lois Stratton was actually the first, starting her term in 1979. This means Debra Lekanoff is the second female tribal member to hold this important position.
Her Journey to Politics
Debra Lekanoff won her election on November 6, 2018. She ran as a candidate for the Democratic Party. In that election, she received a large number of votes. She secured sixty-seven percent of all the votes. Her main opponent, Michael Petrish from the Republican Party, received thirty-three percent. This victory allowed her to become a representative for her district.
External Links
- Debra Lekanoff at ballotpedia.org
