Barbara McLachlan

American politician

Barbara McLachlan


Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 59th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 11, 2017
Preceded by	J. Paul Brown

Personal details
Born	Lakewood, Colorado, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mike McLachlan
Residence(s)	Durango, Colorado, U.S.
Education	Colorado State University (BA) Fort Lewis College (BA) Regis University (MEd)

Barbara McLachlan is an American politician, educator, and former journalist serving as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives. She represents District 59, which covers Archuleta, La Plata, San Juan, and part of Montezuma counties.

Early life and education

Hall McLachlan was born in Lakewood, Colorado. She received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Colorado State University, a bachelor's degree in English from Fort Lewis College, a master's degree in learning and teaching from Regis University, and a certificate in college counseling from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Career

Prior to entering politics, McLachlan worked as a Durango High School and as an independent college consultant.^[1]^[2] She had previously worked as a journalist for the Durango Herald.^[3]^[4]

McLachlan was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2016, winning with 50.73% of the vote over incumbent Republican J. Paul Brown.^[5] McLachlan serves on the House Education Committee and the House Transportation & Energy Committee.^[6] She is the chair of the House Education Committee.

Personal life

Her husband, Mike McLachlan, had previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives.^[7] She lives in Durango, Colorado and has two children.^[8]

References

^ "BARBARA McLACHLAN | We are working as a team this year to address wide-ranging needs". Colorado Springs Gazette. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
^ "Ballotpedia".
^ "About Barbara". Colorado State Rep. Barbara McLachlan. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
^ Marcus, Peter. "Barbara McLachlan to run for statehouse". Durango Herald. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
^ "Barbara McLachlan". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
^ "Representative Barbara McLachlan". Colorado General Assembly. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
^ "Colorado House of Representatives District 59". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
^ Barbara McLachlan's Biography