Rynalea Whiteman Pena is an American politician and tribal leader. She served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 41st district.[1] Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 4, 2021.
Rynalea Whiteman Pena | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| In office January 4, 2021 – January 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Rae Peppers |
| Succeeded by | Paul Green |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Lame Deer, Montana |
| Education | Chief Dull Knife College, (AA) |
Early life and education
editWhiteman Pena was raised in Lame Deer, Montana. She earned an associate of arts degree in early childhood education from Chief Dull Knife College.[1][2]
Career
editPrior to entering politics, Whiteman Pena worked as a transportation manager and tribal president of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. She was elected to the Montana House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 4, 2021, succeeding Rae Peppers.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Copper Book: Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2021". Montana State Legislature. Montana Legislative Services Division. p. 62. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "Montana State Rep. Rynalea Whiteman Pena - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ "Rynalea Whiteman Pena". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ "MT-Dem-StHou-Contested". AP NEWS. 2020-06-03. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
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