Joan McBride
| Joan McBride | |
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
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Assumed office January 12, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Cyrus Habib |
| Mayor of Kirkland, Washington | |
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In office January 2010 – December 2013 | |
| Succeeded by | Amy Walen |
| Deputy Mayor of Kirkland, Washington | |
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In office 2002–2010 | |
| Succeeded by | Penny Sweet |
| Member of the City Council of Kirkland, Washington | |
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In office 1998–2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Website | Legislative website |
Joan McBride is an American politician. A Democrat, she was the mayor of Kirkland, Washington, from 2010 to 2013, after which she was elected to the Washington House of Representatives as a member from District 48. She also served on the Kirkland City Council since 1998, sitting as deputy mayor from 2002 until her election as mayor.[1]
McBride originally announced a bid to succeed state Senator Rodney Tom. However, in April 2014, she and state Representative Cyrus Habib announced they would switch races, with Habib running for Tom's seat and McBride running to replace Habib in the House.[2] McBride was elected in November and sworn in January 12, 2015. She was named assistant Democratic whip.[3]
Personal life
McBride is married with children. She has a background in nonprofit work and community relations. She resides in Kirkland.[4]
References
- ↑ Dawson, Raechel (February 7, 2013). "Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride announces she won't seek reelection". Kirkland Reporter. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ↑ Salerno, Christina (April 21, 2014). "Rep. Cyrus Habib and Joan McBride swap races in 48th District". The Capitol Record. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ↑ "House Democrats elect Rep. Joan McBride to leadership position". Kirkland Reporter. January 15, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Rep. Joan McBride’s Biography". Washington State House Democrats. Retrieved February 9, 2015.