Joseph E. King
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Joseph E. King | |
|---|---|
| 43rd Speaker of the Washington House of Representatives | |
| In office January 12, 1987 – January 11, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Wayne Ehlers |
| Succeeded by | Brian Ebersole |
| Majority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives | |
| In office January 14, 1985 – January 12, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Denny Heck |
| Succeeded by | Pat McMullen |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
| In office January 12, 1981 – January 11, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Bauer |
| Succeeded by | Don Carlson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 2, 1945 Texas, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
Joseph E. King (born September 2, 1945) is an American politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1981 to 1993.[1] He was Speaker of the House from 1987 to 1993.[2] He sought the Democratic nomination for the 1992 Washington gubernatorial election, but was defeated by Mike Lowry.[3]
