Lilian Hale
Lilian Hale | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
| Assumed office March 7, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Joel McEntire |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lilian Hale March 7, 2006 Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Cathlamet, Washington, U.S. |
| Education | Wahkiakum High School |
| Alma mater | Lower Columbia College (BS) (enrolled) |
Lilian Hale (/heɪl/; born March 7, 2006) is an American politician who currently serves as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 19th district, which encompasses Lewis, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Thurston and Wahkiakum counties since 2024.[1]
Hale is filling in on Joel McEntire (R-Cathlamet) who is her stepfather, temporarily as he reports on military duty. She is currently studying nursing at Lower Columbia College.[2][3] She was sworn in on Thursday, March 7, 2024, which ultimately was also her 18th birthday. This makes her the youngest legislator in Washington and potentially in the United States.[4][5]
Early life and education
Hale is a daughter of Margaret Jean McEntire (née Kaufman) who later married Joel William McEntire. She has two younger siblings and was raised in Cathlamet, Washington. In 2024, she graduated from Wahkiakum High School, and is currently enrolled at Lower Columbia College persuing a degree in nursing.
Politics
Hale assumed office on March 7, 2024 temporarily succeeding her stepfather Joel McEntire, as a member of the Washington House of Representatives in the 19th district.[6]
Personal life
Hale resides in Cathlamet, Washington.
References
- ^ "Stepdaughter fills in for local legislator, becoming youngest Washington lawmaker of all time". The Daily Chronicle. 2024-03-08. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Local lawmaker to be temporarily replaced by stepdaughter as he reports for military duty". The Daily Chronicle. 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Lilian Hale is sworn in as the youngest legislator in Washington state history and possibly US history". Joel McEntire. 7 March 2024.
- ^ Staff, Lynnwood Times (2024-03-08). "Republican woman sworn in as youngest legislator in Washington state". Lynnwood Times. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ Kauffman, Brennen (2024-02-27). "Rep. McEntire will be temporarily replaced by step-daughter". Longview Daily News. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ Eagle, The Wahkiakum County. "Miss Hale is going to Washington". The Wahkiakum County Eagle. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
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