Kristine Reeves
Kristine Reeves (born February 18, 1981) is an American politician. She was a member of the Washington House of Representatives representing the 30th legislative district of Washington.[1] She is a member of the Democratic Party.[2]
Kristine Reeves | |
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
In office January 9, 2017 – December 16, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Teri Hickel |
Succeeded by | Jesse Johnson |
Personal details | |
Born | Moses Lake, Washington, U.S. | February 18, 1981
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 2 |
Education | Washington State University (BA) Gonzaga University (MA) |
Website | Official website |
Early life and education
Reeves was born in Moses Lake, Washington. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Washington State University and Master of Arts in organizational leadership from Gonzaga University.[3][4]
Career
Reeves is also a former regional outreach director for United States Senator Patty Murray, as well as a program coordinator for Spokane Community College.[5] Since 2013, Reeves has worked as Director of the Military and Defense Sector within the Washington State Department of Commerce.[6]
Reeves ran for the Washington State House in 2016, defeating Republican Teri Hickel with 51 percent of the vote.[1] Reeves is a member of the Capital Budget and Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs, as well as the vice chair of the Business and Financial Services Committee.[7]
Reeves announced on December 16, 2019 that she would be resigning her seat in the state house effective at noon that same day. Her announcement and an e-mail from her political consultant led some to believe she would be running for a seat in the 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington.[8] She formally announced her campaign on January 6.[9] Reeves finished in third place, behind Marilyn Strickland and Beth Doglio.[10]
Personal life
Reeves lives in Federal Way, Washington with her family, including two children.[11]
References
- "2016 general election results certified for District 30, state | Federal Way Mirror". Federal Way Mirror. November 29, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- "Washington State House Democrats » Kristine Reeves". housedemocrats.wa.gov. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- "Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, resigns from state Legislature, eyes congressional run". The Seattle Times. December 16, 2019. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- Representative Kristine Reeves’ Biography
- "Kristine Reeves". Retrieved July 10, 2018.
- "Washington State's Military & Defense Sector". Washington State Department of Commerce. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- "Representatives". leg.wa.gov. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
- "Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, resigns from state Legislature". The Seattle Times. December 16, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
- Reeves Announcement Video, retrieved January 6, 2020
- https://tulsaworld.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/state-rep-beth-doglio-secures-second-place-in-10th-cd-race/article_3ab917bc-c9b0-5af5-a17c-ff67c07ce2be.html
- "Incumbent Hickel versus underdog Reeves | Inside Politics | Federal Way Mirror". Federal Way Mirror. October 21, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
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Washington House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Teri Hickel |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 30th district 2017–2019 |
Succeeded by Jesse Johnson |