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 | |
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
Assumed office January 14, 2019 Serving with Vandana Slatter | |
Preceded by | Joan McBride |
Mayor of Kirkland, Washington | |
In office January 1, 2014 – January 31, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Joan McBride |
Succeeded by | Penny Sweet |
Personal details | |
Born | Amy Diane Teufel December 26, 1967 Portland, Oregon, U.S.[1] |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jim Walen |
Alma mater | University of Queensland (BA, LLB) |
Political career
editElection
editWalen 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
edit- ^ "2019-2020 Legislative Manual" (PDF). State of Washington. 2019. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ^ White, Michael (2017). T.C.Beirne School of Law: A History, 2nd ed (PDF). Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ "Washington Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times". The New York Times. 6 November 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2018.