Marcia L. Washington is an American politician from the state of

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. A

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, Washington represented the

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of the

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, covering parts of

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, and Sunrise Manor, from 2019 until 2020.

Career

Prior to serving in the State Senate, Washington worked in the state and

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government, including as Clark County fire inspector, in the Clark County School District, and on the Nevada Board of Education.

Electoral history

In 2019, following the resignation of 4th district incumbent Kelvin Atkinson over corruption charges, Washington was chosen by the Clark County Commission from a field of 11 candidates to fill his seat, beating out more prominent contenders such as Assemblywoman

Dina Neal Dina Neal (born 1972) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Nevada Senate, serving since November 4, 2020. She represents District 4. Neal is a member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators. Education Neal earned ...

. Washington had been endorsed by the Senate Democratic Caucus and the politically powerful Culinary Local 226. Upon her appointment, Washington pledged to serve only as a caretaker, and did not file for re-election in 2020.

Personal life

Washington lives in

with her husband David, with whom she has four children.

References

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