Amy Diane Walen (née Teufel,[2] born December 26, 1967) is an American politician who is the member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 48th district in King County.

Amy Walen
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 48th district
Assumed office
January 14, 2019
Serving with Vandana Slatter
Preceded byJoan McBride
Mayor of Kirkland, Washington
In office
January 1, 2014 – January 31, 2019
Preceded byJoan McBride
Succeeded byPenny Sweet
Personal details
Born
Amy Diane Teufel

(1967-12-26) December 26, 1967 (age 56)
Portland, Oregon, U.S.[1]
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJim Walen
Alma materUniversity of Queensland (BA, LLB)

Political career

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Election

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Walen was elected in the general election on November 6, 2018, winning 73 percent of the vote over 27 percent of another Democratic candidate, Cindi Bright.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "2019-2020 Legislative Manual" (PDF). State of Washington. 2019. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  2. ^ White, Michael (2017). T.C.Beirne School of Law: A History, 2nd ed (PDF). Retrieved 2021-12-21.
  3. ^ "Washington Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times". The New York Times. 6 November 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2018.