Emily Randall

Emily Elissa Randall[2] (born 1985)[3] is an American politician and activist serving as a member of the Washington State Senate from the 26th district.[4] A member of the Democratic Party, she was elected in 2018 and assumed office in 2019.[4]

Emily Randall
Member of the Washington Senate
from the 26th district
Assumed office
January 14, 2019
Preceded byJan Angel
Personal details
Born
Emily Elissa Randall

1985 (age 36–37)[1]
Bremerton, Washington
Political partyDemocratic
EducationWellesley College (BA)

Early life and education

Randall was born and raised on the Kitsap Peninsula. Randall's sister was born with severe developmental and physical disabilities. She graduated from Wellesley College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and women's studies.[5]

Career

Alongside Senator Claire Wilson, she is one of the first two openly-LGBTQ women to serve in the Washington State Senate.[4]

Prior to serving in the Senate, Randall worked as a community organizer, where she focused on issues related to public education and healthcare.

Election

In 2018, Randall defeated Republican challenger Marty McClendon 35,087 to 34,983, a margin of 104 votes [6]

References
  1. "2019-2020 Legislative Manual" (PDF). State of Washington. 2019. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  2. "South Kitsap High School Graduating Class". Kitsap Sun. 2004-06-08. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  3. https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article214869290.html
  4. "New Washington state legislators headed to Olympia in 2019". MyNorthwest, December 31, 2018.
  5. sdcadmin. "Biography". Sen. Emily Randall - Washington State Senate Democrats. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
  6. "November 6, 2018 General Election Results - Legislative District 26 - State Senator". results.vote.wa.gov. Retrieved Feb 5, 2021.


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