Sharon Brown (politician)
Sharon Brown | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office February 4, 2013 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jerome Delvin |
| Succeeded by | Matt Boehnke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962 (age 61–62)[1] Albany, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Fraser |
| Residence | Kennewick, Washington |
| Alma mater | Drew University, University of New Hampshire School of Law |
| Occupation | lawyer, politician |
| Website | Official website |
Sharon Raye Brown (born 1962) is an American lawyer and politician of the Republican Party. She is a member of the Washington State Senate from Washington's 8th Legislative District. Brown was appointed to fill the Senate seat on February 4, 2013, following Senator Jerome Delvin's leaving to become Benton County Commissioner in January 2013.[2][3]
Awards[edit]
- 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB.[4]
- 2020 Guardians of Small Business. Presented by NFIB.[5]
- 2021 City Champion Awards. Presented by Association of Washington Cities (AWC).[6]
Personal life[edit]
Brown's husband is Fraser. They have five children. Brown and her family live in Kennewick, Washington.[3]
Election history[edit]
| Year | Republican | Votes | Pct | Democrat | Votes | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sharon Brown | 39,960 | 67.55% | Leo Perales | 19,194 | 32.45% |
References[edit]
- ^ "2017-2018 Legislative Manual" (PDF). State of Washington. 2017. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ^ "Kennewick Mayor Pro-Tem Sharon Brown to replace Sen. Delvin". KVEW-TV. 2013-01-28. Archived from the original on 2014-10-25. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
- ^ a b "Sharon Brown's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ "69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award". nfib.com. May 12, 2014. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ "44 Washington Legislators Named Guardians of Small Business". nfib.com. July 15, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ "Association of Washington Cities recognizes 11 state legislators with 2021 City Champion Awards". wacities.org. July 28, 2021. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
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