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LeAnna M. Washington
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| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 4th district |
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| In office June 14, 2005 – January 6, 2015 |
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| 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 |
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| In office November 22, 1993 – June 14, 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Gordon Linton |
| Succeeded by | Cherelle Parker |
| Constituency | Part of Philadelphia County |
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| Born | July 28, 1945 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 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.
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Early Life and Education
LeAnna Washington was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She went to West Philadelphia High School. Later, she earned a Master of Health Science degree. She received this degree from Lincoln University in 1989.
Political Career
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 was first elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 200. This happened in a special election on November 2, 1993. She took office after Gordon J. Linton resigned. She served in the House of Representatives until 2005.
Serving in the State Senate
In 2005, LeAnna Washington was elected to the Pennsylvania Senate. She represented the 4th senatorial district. This election was also a special election, held on May 17, 2005. She served in the State Senate until 2014.
