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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 who 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]
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