Lynda D. Wilson (born 1958) is an American politician currently serving in the Washington State Senate representing the 17th legislative district. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served one term Washington State House of Representatives having defeated Democrat and current state representative Monica Stonier in 2014.[2] In 2016, she left the State House to run for a Washington State Senate seat being vacated by Republican Don Benton against Democrat Tim Probst.[3] Wilson represents herself as a strong conservative and has a lifetime rating of 89% from the American Conservative Union (ACU) where outgoing State Senator Don Benton has an ACU rating of 79%.[4]
Lynda Wilson | |
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| Member of the Washington Senate from the 17th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Don Benton |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| In office January 12, 2015 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Monica Stonier |
| Succeeded by | Vicki Kraft |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1958 (age 65–66)[1] Spokane, Washington |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Vancouver, Washington |
| Alma mater | Clark College (attended) |
| Occupation | politician |
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| Website | Official |