Akasha Lawrence-Spence

Akasha Lawrence-Spence is an American politician and a former Democratic member of the Oregon State Senate. She previously represented the 36th district in the Oregon House of Representatives; appointed on January 17, 2020, to replace Jennifer Williamson who resigned to run for Secretary of State.^[1] Lawrence-Spence was appointed by the Multnomah County Commission which by law appoints members of the same party to replace resigning legislators. She did not run for re-election. She has previously served as a member of the Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission.^[2][3]

Akasha Lawrence-Spence
Member of the Oregon Senate from the 18th district
In office February 1, 2022 – January 9, 2023
Preceded by	Ginny Burdick
Succeeded by	Wlnsvey Campos
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 36th district
In office January 17, 2020 – January 11, 2021
Preceded by	Jennifer Williamson
Succeeded by	Lisa Reynolds
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	Portland, Oregon, U.S.

In November 2021, Lawrence-Spence was appointed to the Oregon Senate to fill the vacancy caused by Ginny Burdick's resignation.^[4]

References

1. Borrud, Hillary (January 24, 2020). "Oregon's newest lawmaker sworn in". OregonLive. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
2. "Board appoints Akasha Lawrence-Spence for temporary replacement to House District 36". Multnomah County. January 17, 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
3. Orr, Donald (January 17, 2020). "Multnomah County Commission Appoints Replacement For Rep. Jennifer Williamson's House Seat". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
4. Stites, Sam (November 29, 2021). "Former State Rep. Akasha Lawrence-Spence appointed to Oregon Senate". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved May 7, 2022.