Jeff Holy
American politician, lawyer, and police officer
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Jeffrey Mark Holy, Sr. (born October 25, 1955) is an American politician, lawyer, and police officer currently serving as a member of the Washington State Senate for the 6th legislative district. A Republican, he previously served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives. Prior to entering politics, Holy was a police officer with the Spokane Police Department.[1][2]
October 25, 1955
Jeff Holy | |
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Holy in 2019 | |
| Member of the Washington State Senate from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Baumgartner |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | John Ahern |
| Succeeded by | Jenny Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jeffrey Mark Holy October 25, 1955 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cynthia Ann "Cindy" (Eastham) Holy |
| Children | Two |
| Alma mater | Washington State University (BS) Gonzaga University (JD) |
| Profession | Police officer Police detective Lawyer |
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| Website | Official |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Washington Army National Guard |
| Years of service | 1975–1978 1981–1982 |
On February 23, 2024 in a vote of 48 to 1, the Washington State Senate passed a bill to end child marriage, sending the bill to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk for signature. Holy was the only no vote.[3]
Education
Holy graduated from Washington State University in 1983 and received a JD from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1989.[1]
Personal life
Holy's wife is Cindy Holy. They have two children.[1]
