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Margaret Rayburn

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Margaret Rayburn
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 15th district
In office
1985–1995
Preceded byLyle J. Dickie
Succeeded byJim Honeyford
Personal details
BornApril 5, 1927
North Powder, Oregon
DiedMay 14, 2013 (aged 86)
Sunnyside, Washington
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materEastern Washington University

Margaret Shaw Rayburn (April 5, 1927 – May 14, 2013) was an American politician and teacher who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives.

Early life and education

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Born in North Powder, Oregon, Rayburn graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education.

Career

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After graduating from college, Rayburn worked as a teacher in Grandview, Washington. After she retired from teaching, Rayburn was elected to the Washington House of Representatives from 1985 to 1995 as a Democrat. She and her husband operated an orchard near Grandview, Washington.

Death

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Rayburn died in Sunnyside, Washington.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Margaret S. Rayburn". Yakima Herald. June 11, 2013.
    - "Women in The Washington Legislature 1913-2013 - Margaret Rayburn". Washington State Legislature.
    - "Rayburn, Margaret". Our Campaigns.