Pat McCarthy (politician)
11th auditor of Washington
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Patrice A. McCarthy (born 1953)[1] is an American politician serving as the 11th Washington State Auditor since 2017. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Pat McCarthy | |
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| 11th Auditor of Washington | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2017 | |
| Governor | Jay Inslee Bob Ferguson |
| Preceded by | Troy Kelley |
| 5th Pierce County Executive | |
| In office January 1, 2009 – January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | John Ladenburg |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Dammeier |
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| Born | 1952 or 1953 (age 72–73) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | John McCarthy |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Washington Tacoma (BA) |
Early life and education
McCarthy earned her Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies from the University of Washington Tacoma in 1992.[2]
Career
McCarthy served as the school board director for the Tacoma School District from 1987 to 1999[3] and as the county executive of Pierce County, Washington from 2009 to 2017.[4]
In 2016, McCarthy was elected Washington State Auditor, defeating Republican state Senator Mark Miloscia with 52% of the vote.[5][6] She won reelection in 2020, receiving 58% of the vote against Republican Chris Leyba.[7] On August 1, 2023, McCarthy announced she would be running for a third term in 2024.[8] She was reelected again with 58% of the vote against Republican Matt Hawkins.[9]
Personal life
Her husband, John, has served on the Port of Tacoma commission and as a judge of the Pierce County Superior Court. Their son, Conor, served on the Tacoma City Council, before resigning to become a lobbyist for Comcast.[10][11]
