Darwin R. Nealey
American politician from Washington
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Darwin Ralph Nealey (July 5, 1919 – January 21, 2002) was an American politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1983 to 1993 for district 9.
Darwin R. Nealey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 9th, Position 1 district | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Otto Amen |
| Succeeded by | Larry Sheahan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 5, 1919 Washington, U.S. |
| Died | January 21, 2002 (aged 82) LaCrosse, Washington, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Evelyn Nealey (died 2008) |
| Relatives | Terry Nealey (son) |
Career
Nealey was a farmer in Washington.[1]
On November 2, 1982, Nealey won the election and became a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 9, Position 1. Nealey defeated Jim Timmons with 50.94% of the votes.[2][3][4] On November 6, 1984, as an incumbent, Nealey won the election and continued serving as a member of Washington House of Representatives District 9, Position 1. Nealey defeated Jim Timmons with 56.29% of the votes.[5] On November 4, 1986, as an incumbent, Nealey won the election and continued serving as a member of Washington House of Representatives District 9, Position 1. Nealey defeated Ken Casavant with 51.94% of the votes.[6][1] On November 8, 1988, as an incumbent, Nealey won the election and continued serving as a member of Washington House of Representatives District 9, Position 1. Nealey defeated Victor Moore with 59.98% of the votes.[7] On November 6, 1990, as an incumbent, Nealey won the election and continued serving as a member of Washington House of Representatives District 9, Position 1. Nealey defeated Victor Moore with 51.17% of the votes.[8]
Personal life
Nealey's second wife was Evelyn Moland Nealey (died 2008). Nealey had 2 sons, a daughter, and 2 step-sons from Evelyn. Nealey and his family live in LaCrosse, Washington.[9][1]
On Jan. 21, 2002, Nealey died from a heart attack at his home in LaCrosse, Washington.[10]
