Andy Hill (politician)
Andy Hill (October 12, 1962 – October 31, 2016) was an American politician. A Republican, he represented District 45 since 2011 in the Washington State Senate, defeating incumbent Democrat Eric Oemig 51%-49% in 2010.[1][2]
Andy Hill | |
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Member of the Washington Senate from the 45th district | |
In office January 2011 – October 31, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Eric Oemig |
Succeeded by | Dino Rossi |
Personal details | |
Born | October 12, 1962 Denver, Colorado, United States |
Died | (aged 54) |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Colgate University Harvard University |
In 2014, he was re-elected, defeating challenger Matt Isenhower by 53%-47%. He was a graduate of Colgate University where he played soccer for four years. After graduating Colgate University, Hill went on to earn an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1990.[2] Before seeking public office, he served as president of the Emily Dickinson Elementary School PTA, and as president of the Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association.
After a recurrence of lung cancer in June 2016,[3] Hill died on October 31, 2016, survived by his wife, Molly, and their three children.[4]
In 2018, Washington State Senate Bill 5375 renamed the cancer research endowment in his name[5]
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-06-30. Retrieved 2008-08-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Andy Hill's Biography - The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
- "Wash. Sen. Andy Hill announces his lung cancer has returned". The Seattle Times. 2016-06-27. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
- "State Sen. Andy Hill dies of lung cancer". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
- "Washington State Legislature". apps2.leg.wa.gov. Archived from the original on 2018-03-30. Retrieved 2018-03-29.