Ralph Munro
| Ralph Munro | |
|---|---|
| 13th Secretary of State of Washington | |
| In office 1980–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Chapman |
| Succeeded by | Sam Reed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1943 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Thurston County, Washington |
| Alma mater | Western Washington University |
Ralph Munro, is a retired Republican politician, who previously served as the 13th Secretary of State of Washington. First elected in 1980, he served five terms. Munro was born in 1943 in Seattle, Washington, and grew up on Bainbridge Island. He is a graduate of Western Washington University holding a B.A. in Education and Political Science. Munro's first job with the state was as a supply clerk working in the basement of the capitol building.[1] Governor Daniel J. Evans appointed Munro as the state's first volunteer coordinator in 1969. He currently resides on Triple Creek Farm in Thurston County.[2]
References
- ↑ Thomas, Ralph (29 December 2000). "Business | Ralph Munro leaving a career carved in stone | Seattle Times Newspaper". Community.seattletimes.nwsource.com. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ↑ "Washington's Secretaries of State - Past and Present". Sos.wa.gov. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
| Preceded by Bruce Chapman |
Secretary of State of Washington 1980–2000 |
Succeeded by Sam Reed |