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Laura Wilson Phelan
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Laura Wilson Phelan is a former nonpartisan member of the District of Columbia State Board of Education representing Ward 1. Phelan was first elected in 2014 and served until 2019.
Biography
Phelan's experience as a policy advisor includes time spent with the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. House of Representatives. She has previously served with the Peace Corps and Teach for America.[1]
Education
- B.A. in politics - Wake Forest University
- Master's in public policy - Harvard University
Political career
District of Columbia State Board of Education (2015-2019)
Phelan was first elected to the board in November 2014 and took office in January 2015. She served until 2019.
Elections
2014
| District of Columbia State Board of Education Ward 1, 2014 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
 Laura Wilson Phelan |
36.9% | 6,903 | |
| David Do | 25.1% | 4,704 | |
| Scott Simpson | 16.5% | 3,087 | |
| E. Gail Anderson Holness | 11.4% | 2,140 | |
| Lillian Perdomo | 10% | 1,875 | |
| Total Votes | 18,709 | ||
| Source: District of Columbia Board of Elections | |||
See also
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Patrick Mara |
District of Columbia State Board of Education Ward 1 2015–2019 |
Succeeded by Emily Gasoi |
