Steve Bergquist
American educator and politician from Washington State (born 1979)
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Steven Anton Bergquist (born September 7, 1979) is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 11th Legislative District.
September 7, 1979
Steve Bergquist | |
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Hasegawa |
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| Born | Steven Anton Bergquist September 7, 1979 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Washington (BA) Western Washington University (MAT) |
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| Website | Official |
Education
Bergquist earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington, where he double-majored in political science and history. He then earned a Master of Arts in Teaching and social studies from Western Washington University.[2]
Career
After earning his master's degree, Bergquist worked as a teacher in Renton, Washington. Bergquist also operated a small business. He was first elected in to the Washington House of Representatives in 2012, succeeding Bob Hasegawa.[3]
Personal life
Bergquist and his wife, Avanti, have two children. Bergquist's wife works as a physician.[4]
