title: Margaret Rayburn
text: # Margaret Rayburn
  
  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.
  
  ## Early life and education
  
  Born in North Powder, Oregon, Rayburn graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education.
  
  ## Career
  
  After graduating from college, Rayburn worked as a teacher in Grandview, Washington. After she retired from teaching, Rayburn was elected to the Washington House of Representatives from 1985 to 1995 as a Democrat. She and her husband operated an orchard near Grandview, Washington.
  
  ## Death
  
  Rayburn died in Sunnyside, Washington.
  
  