# Margaret Rayburn

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**Margaret Shaw Rayburn** (April 5, 1927 – May 14, 2013) was an American politician and teacher who served as a member of the [Washington House of Representatives](/source/Washington_House_of_Representatives).

## Early life and education

Born in [North Powder, Oregon](/source/North_Powder,_Oregon), Rayburn graduated from [Eastern Washington University](/source/Eastern_Washington_University) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education.

## Career

After graduating from college, Rayburn worked as a teacher in [Grandview, Washington](/source/Grandview,_Washington). After she retired from teaching, Rayburn was elected to the [Washington House of Representatives](/source/Washington_House_of_Representatives) from 1985 to 1995 as a [Democrat](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)). She and her husband operated an orchard near Grandview, Washington.

## Death

Rayburn died in [Sunnyside, Washington](/source/Sunnyside,_Washington).[1]

## References

1. ["Margaret S. Rayburn"](http://www.yakimaherald.com/obituaries/margaret-s-rayburn/article_badf597c-791d-5c3c-89df-5747004a79c0.html). *Yakima Herald*. June 11, 2013. - ["Women in The Washington Legislature 1913-2013 - Margaret Rayburn"](http://web.leg.wa.gov/WomenInTheLegislature/Members/RayburnM.htm). Washington State Legislature. - ["Rayburn, Margaret"](http://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=122082). *Our Campaigns*

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