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women in politics

Rep. Laurie Jinkins selected as first woman speaker in Washington history

By Austin Jenkins • Jul 31, 2019
Rep. Laurie Jinkins (center) stands with former Speaker Frank Chopp (left) and Speaker Pro Tem John Lovick. Jinkins was selected as the first woman speaker of the Washington state House on Wednesday.
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Washington House Democrats have selected Rep. Laurie Jinkins to serve as the state's first woman speaker of the House. 

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