Janéa Holmquist Newbry

Janéa Holmquist Newbry
Washington State Senator
from the 13th Legislative District
Assumed office
December 6, 2006 (2006-12-06)
Preceded by Joyce Mulliken
Washington State Representative from the 13th Legislative District, Position 1
In office
December 7, 2001 (2001-12-07)  December 6, 2006 (2006-12-06)
Preceded by Gary Chandler
Succeeded by Judith Warnick
Personal details
Born Janéa Noel Holmquist
(1974-12-14) December 14, 1974
Easton, Washington, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Matthew Lynn Newbry
Residence Moses Lake North, Washington
Alma mater Gonzaga University (B.A.)
Profession Insurance Consultant
Website Official

Janéa Noel Holmquist Newbry (born December 14, 1974) is an American politician of the Republican Party. She is a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 13th Legislative District. She previously served in the Washington House of Representatives from 2001-2006. On February 19, 2014, Holmquist Newbry announced that she would be running for Congress in Washington's 4th Congressional District following 10-term Congressman Doc Hastings' announcement that he would not be seeking reelection in 2014.[1][2]

Background

Holmquist Newbry was first elected to the Senate in 2006, after serving 3 terms as the 13th District’s State Representative. At 31, she became the youngest female State Senator in Washington history.[3][4]

She is the chairwoman on the Washington State Senate Commerce and Labor Committee, and also serves on the Trade and Economic Development Committee.

She serves on the State Building Codes Council, the Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee and the Select Committee on Pension Policy.

Awards

Education

Holmquist Newbry earned her B.A. in Political Science and Sociology from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA.

Personal

Holmquist Newbry resides in Grant County with her husband Matt. In 2012 they had a son, Makaio. In early 2013, when Janea left the Senate chambers to nurse her newborn son, Democrats tried to seize the opportunity for a quick vote without her since the Republicans only had a one vote majority at the time. The effort failed.[5]

References

  1. "Senator announces candidacy for Hastings seat". tri-cityherald.com. February 19, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  2. "Rep. Doc Hastings (R-Wash.) to retire". washingtonpost.com. February 13, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  3. 13th Legislative District Map
  4. Project Vote Smart - Sen. Holmquist


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