Gordon Walgren
American politician and lawyer (1933–2018)
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Gordon Lee Walgren (March 7, 1933 – March 13, 2018) was an American lawyer and politician.
Gordon Walgren | |
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Walgren in 1969 | |
| Majority Leader of the Washington Senate | |
| In office January 10, 1977 – January 12, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | August P. Mardesich |
| Succeeded by | Jeannette C. Hayner |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 13, 1969 – January 12, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Frances Haddon Morgan |
| Succeeded by | Ellen Craswell |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 23rd district | |
| In office December 1, 1966 – January 13, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Jack H. Rogers |
| Succeeded by | Robert W. Randall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gordon Lee Walgren March 7, 1933 Bremerton, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 2018 (aged 85) Bremerton, Washington, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
Walgren was appointed to the Washington House of Representatives in November 1966 and served the remaining term in 1966.[1] Walgren served in the Washington State Senator from 1967 to 1980, and was Senate Majority Leader from 1975 onward.[2] Though he was convicted of racketeering prior to the 1980 election, he still won the primary election.[3]
He was born in Bremerton, Washington and graduated from Bremerton High School. He earned a Business and Doctor of Law degrees from the University of Washington.
Walgren was convicted of mail fraud, racketeering, and violations of the Travel Act.[4] Two of the three counts - mail fraud and racketeering - were later overturned.[5]
Walgren was a lawyer and businessman. In 2013, Walgren published his memoir: Close To The Flames. Walgren died at his home on March 13, 2018.[6][7]
