Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 23rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 11, 2021
Serving with Greg Nance
Preceded by
Sherry Appleton
Personal details
Born
Tarra Denelle Simmons
1977 (age 46–47) Olympia, Washington, U.S.
Political party
Democratic
Children
2
Residence(s)
Bremerton, Washington, U.S.
Education
Olympic College (AA) Pacific Lutheran University (BS) Seattle University (JD)
Known for
Being formerly incarcerated and winning Washington Supreme Court case to sit on the Washington State Bar Association exam
Tarra Denelle Simmons[1] (born 1977)[2] is an American politician, lawyer, formerly incarcerated legislator, and civil rights activist for criminal justice reform.[3]
^"Supreme Court rules law student who turned life around can take bar exam". King5. 2017-11-17. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
^"Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
^"Tarra Simmons for State Representative". Retrieved May 9, 2020.
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