Marcia Washington
Marcia L. Washington | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 4th district | |
| Assumed office March 15, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Kelvin Atkinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1953 (age 70–71)[1] Tallulah, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | David |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Website | Official website |
Marcia L. Washington is an American politician from the state of Nevada. A Democrat, Washington has represented the 4th district of the Nevada Senate, covering parts of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Sunrise Manor, since 2019.[2][3]
Career
Prior to serving in the State Senate, Washington worked in the state and Clark County government, including as Clark County fire inspector, in the Clark County School District, and on the Nevada Board of Education.[4]
Electoral history
In 2019, following the resignation of 4th district incumbent Kelvin Atkinson over corruption charges, Washington was chosen by the Clark County Commission from a field of 11 candidates to fill his seat, beating out more prominent contenders such as Assemblywoman Dina Neal.[4][5] Washington had been endorsed by the Senate Democratic Caucus and the politically powerful Culinary Local 226.[6]
Upon her appointment, Washington pledged to serve only as a caretaker, and did not file for re-election in 2020.[3]
Personal life
Washington lives in Las Vegas with her husband David, with whom she has four children.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Marcia Washington's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- ^ "Senator Marcia Washington". Nevada Legislature. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- ^ a b "Marcia Washington". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- ^ a b Jackie Valley (March 15, 2019). "Clark County Commission rejects assemblywoman, selects choice of Culinary, state Senate Dems to replace Atkinson". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- ^ Matthew Seeman (March 15, 2019). "Marcia Washington appointed to replace Kelvin Atkinson in Nevada Senate". NBC News 3 Las Vegas. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- ^ James DeHaven (March 15, 2019). "Clark County board names little-known retiree to replace ex-Nevada Senate leader Atkinson". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved March 28, 2020.