Paul Spencer Graves[4] (born 1982) is an American lawyer and politician. A Republican, he served in the Washington House of Representatives, for the 5th Legislative District.
Paul Graves | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Chad Magendanz |
| Succeeded by | Lisa Callan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Spencer Graves 1982 (age 41–42)[1] Maple Valley, Washington[2] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jenny |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Newcastle, Washington[3] |
| Alma mater | Western Washington University (BA) Duke University (JD, MA) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Website | Official |
Early life, education, and career edit
Before becoming a State Representative, Graves worked as an attorney at Perkins Coie LLP.[5]
Following his departure from the State Legislature, Graves became president of Enterprise Washington, a pro-business lobbying organization based in Bellevue, Washington.[6][7] He also served as the House Republican Caucus Appointee to the 2021-22 Washington State Redistricting Commission, and currently works as in-house counsel to Oak Harbor Freight Lines, a trucking company based in Auburn, Washington.[8][9]
Washington House of Representatives edit
Graves ran for the House seat following the announcement of the retirement of Representative Chad Magendanz.[10] Graves defeated Darcy Burner in the general election in 2016. In 2018, Graves lost re-election to Lisa Callan, a Democrat, as both House positions in the 5th District flipped from Republicans to Democrats.[11]
In the legislature, Graves was known for sponsoring legislation that would make the records of the legislature public.[12]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "2017-2018 Legislative Manual" (PDF). State of Washington. 2017. Retrieved 2021-12-19.
- ^ "King County Districting Committee selects Judge Ann Schindler as Chair". King County. 2021-03-11. Retrieved 2021-12-19.
- ^ "Commissioners". www.redistricting.wa.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ "In re Dependency of D.L.B." Supreme Court of the State of Washington. 2016-07-14. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ^ "Former AS President Runs For State House Seat". February 18, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Former Lawmakers Joe Fain, Paul Graves Tapped by Legislative GOP Leaders as Members of Redistricting Commission". The Daily Chronicle. 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ "Enterprise Washington - We Mean Business in Politics". Enterprise Washington. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ "Commissioners". www.redistricting.wa.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ "Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc". www.oakh.com. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ "Washington Republicans fight the 'Trump effect'". KUOW. October 27, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Legislative District 05". results.vote.wa.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ "State Representative Paul Graves Wants to Make the Legislature's Records Public". Seattle Weekly. December 12, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
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