Joseph E. King
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Joseph E. King | |
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 49th district | |
In office 1981–1993 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Texas, United States | September 2, 1945
Political party | Democratic |
Joseph E. King (born September 2, 1945) was an American politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1981 to 1993.[1] He was Speaker of the House from 1987 to 1993.[2] He sought the Democratic nomination for the Washington gubernatorial election, 1992, but was defeated by Mike Lowry.[3]
References
- ^ http://leg.wa.gov/History/Legislative/Documents/MembersOfLeg2011.pdf
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- ^ Jim Simon, "Primary Focus: Governor -- The Selling Of Joe King -- House Speaker Emphasizing He's A `Can-Do Moderate", "The Seattle Times", August 24, 1992.