Gordon Walgren
Gordon Walgren | |
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 Walgren in 1969 | |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office 1967–1980 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 7, 1933 Bremerton, Washington |
| Political party | Democratic |
Gordon L. Walgren (born March 7, 1933) was a Washington State Senator from 1967 to 1980, and was Senate Majority Leader from 1975 onward.[1] He was convicted of racketeering prior to the 1980 election, however he still won the primary.[2]
He was born in Bremerton, Washington and graduated from Bremerton High School. He earned a Business and Doctor of Law degrees from the University of Washington.
Walgren was convicted of mail fraud, racketeering, and violations of the Travel Act.[3] Two of the three counts - mail fraud and racketeering - were later overturned.[4]
References
- ^ "Gordon Walgren Receives Fire Chiefs Highest Honor". Washington Fire Chiefs, June 9, 2011.
- ^ "The Walgren Flap". Spokane Daily Chronicle, October 22, 1980.
- ^ United States v. Bagnariol, 665 F.2d 877 (9th Cir. 1981).
- ^ Spokane Chronicle Sept. 14, 1989
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