Anna K. Colwell (Republican) represented [the 49th] district of Snohomish County in the House of Representatives. Appointed in 1920, Representative Colwell was elected in 1921 and served one term.

Born in Washington, Colwell made her home in Everett. She entered the House at the age of 44 and was a homemaker.

While in the Legislature Representative Colwell served as the chairwoman of the Public Morals Committee.

--Political Pioneers, The Women Lawmakers