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LeAnna M. Washington
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 4th district
In office
June 14, 2005 – January 6, 2015
Preceded by Allyson Schwartz
Succeeded by Arthur L. Haywood III
Constituency Part of Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 200th district
In office
November 22, 1993 – June 14, 2005
Preceded by Gordon Linton
Succeeded by Cherelle Parker
Constituency Part of Philadelphia County
Personal details
Born (1945-07-28) July 28, 1945 (age 79)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse Divorced
Children 3 children
Residences Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma mater Lincoln University

LeAnna M. Washington, born on July 28, 1945, is an American politician from Pennsylvania. She was a member of the Democratic Party. She served in the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 4th district from 2005 to 2014. Before that, she was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 200 from 1993 to 2005. Her time in office ended in 2014 when she resigned from her position.

Early Life and Education

LeAnna Washington was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She attended West Philadelphia High School. Later, she earned a Master of Health Science degree. She received this degree from Lincoln University in 1989.

Political Career Highlights

Before becoming an elected official, LeAnna Washington worked in public service. She was a District Office Manager for a former Pennsylvania State Senator. She also managed a program for employees at the Philadelphia Parking Authority.

Serving in the House of Representatives

LeAnna Washington began her journey in elected office in 1993. She was chosen to represent the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 200. This happened in a special election held on November 2, 1993. She took over the seat after Gordon J. Linton resigned.

Joining the State Senate

In 2005, LeAnna Washington moved to the upper house of the state legislature. She was elected to the Pennsylvania Senate in a special election. This election took place on May 17, 2005. She represented the 4th senatorial district. Her service in the State Senate continued until 2014.

End of Public Service

LeAnna Washington's political career concluded in 2014. She resigned from her position in the Pennsylvania State Senate.

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