Patricia_Scott_(politician)

Patricia Scott (politician)

Patricia Scott (politician)

Washington State politician

Patricia D. "Pat" Scott (died January 7, 2001) was an American politician who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1984 to 2001. First appointed to office upon the resignation of John Martinis, she represented Washington's 28th legislative district as a Democrat for 17 years until her death in 2001.[1][2]

Quick Facts Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 38th district, Preceded by ...

Her death, along with the surprise resignation of Republican Renee Radcliff, set up two special elections for seats in Snohomish County. Democrats won both seats, breaking a tie in the chamber and resulting in a 50-48 Democratic majority that elected Frank Chopp as sole Speaker of the House.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "State of Washington: Members of the Legislature 1889-2019" (PDF). Washington Legislative Information Center. Brad Hendrickson, Secretary of the Senate; Bernard C. Dean, Chief Clerk House of Representatives. February 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Patricia D. Scott" (PDF). Women in the Legislature. Washington State Legislature. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  3. [3]
    Oldham, Kit (July 20, 2009), "Clyde Ballard and Frank Chopp are elected co-Speakers of the state House of Representatives on January 11, 1999.", HistoryLink, Seattle: History Ink, retrieved September 28, 2022.

Further reading

  • Ray Moore: An Oral History, interviewed by Sharon Boswell, Washington State Oral History Program, Office of the Secretary of State, 1999.


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