Betti Sheldon
Betti Sheldon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 11, 1993 – January 12, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Ellen Craswell |
| Succeeded by | Phil Rockefeller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 9, 1935 Aberdeen, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | July 23, 2020 (aged 85) Bremerton, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Gonzaga University (attended) |
Betti L. Sheldon (née Guiles; April 9, 1935 – July 23, 2020)[1][2] was an American politician who served as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 23rd district from 1993 to 2005.[3] A member of the Democratic Party, she defeated incumbent Republican and Senate president pro tempore Ellen Craswell in 1992.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Betti Sheldon Obituary". The Seattle Times. July 23, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Betti Sheldon Obituary". Legacy. July 23, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Betti Sheldon to retire from state Senate". Bainbridge Review. March 3, 2004. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Betti Sheldon's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 29, 2021.