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Mari Leavitt 
Summary
Mari Lynn Kruger Leavitt[1] (née Hyzer; born 1968)[2] is an American politician from Washington. She serves in the Washington House of Representatives for 28th legislative district in Pierce County.
Mari Leavitt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 Serving with Dan Bronoske | |
| Preceded by | Dick Muri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mari Lynn Hyzer 1968 (age 55–56) North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | |
Education edit
Leavitt earned an associate degree from Tacoma Community College. She later earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Western Washington University before getting her PhD in Community College Leadership at Oregon State University.[3]
Career edit
Prior to being elected to the Washington House, Leavitt served as the chair of the Pierce County Ethics Commission.[4] She was first elected to the Washington House in 2018, when she defeated Dick Muri, the incumbent Republican representative.[5]
Election results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mari Leavitt | 27,735 | 52.8 | |
| Republican | Dick Muri (incumbent) | 24,789 | 47.2 | |
References edit
- ^ Kruger, Mari Lynn (June 1995). "A Longitudinal Study of Native AmericanPersistence in Community Colleges" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ^ "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
- ^ "Mari Leavitt Named 2019 TCC Distinguished Alumnus". The Suburban Times. 2019-05-18. Retrieved 2019-12-12.
- ^ Robinson, Sean (2018-10-05). "Will the blue wave hit Lakewood in November? One state House race provides a clear test". The News Tribune. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
- ^ "November 6, 2018 General Election Results - Legislative District 28 - State Representative Pos. 1". results.vote.wa.gov. Retrieved 2019-12-12.
External links edit
- Profile at Vote Smart