Lilian Hale
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Lilian Hale | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
| In office March 7, 2024 – March 8, 2024[1] | |
| Preceded by | Joel McEntire |
| Succeeded by | Joel McEntire |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 7, 2006 Washington, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Relatives | Joel McEntire (stepfather) |
| Education | Lower Columbia College (enrolled) |
Lilian Hale (born March 7, 2006) is an American politician who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 19th district, which encompasses Lewis, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Thurston and Wahkiakum counties in 2024.[2]
Hale filled in for Joel McEntire (R-Cathlamet), her stepfather, temporarily as he reported for military duty. She is currently studying nursing at Lower Columbia College.[3][4] She was sworn in on Thursday, March 7, 2024, which was also her 18th birthday. She is considered the youngest state legislator in the United States ever to assume office.[5][6]
Lilian Hale was born on March 7, 2006, in Washington. She is the daughter of Margaret Jean McEntire (née Kaufman) who later married Joel William McEntire. Hale has two younger siblings and was raised in Cathlamet, Washington. In 2024, she graduated from Wahkiakum High School, and is currently enrolled at Lower Columbia College pursuing a degree in nursing.
