Andrew Barkis

Andrew K. Barkis[1] (born 1968)[2] is a Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives. He was appointed in February 2016 to succeed fellow Republican Graham Hunt, who resigned.[3][4][5]

Andrew Barkis
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
Assumed office
February 16, 2016
Serving with J. T. Wilcox
Preceded byGraham Hunt
Personal details
Born1968 (age 54–55)
Chehalis, Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLisa Barkis
Children2
Residence(s)Lacey, Washington, U.S.
Alma materCentralia College (AA)
Seattle University (BA)
OccupationProperty manager, politician

He is the ranking minority member on the Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee. He also serves on the House Consumer Protection & Business Committee.[6]

Awards
  • 2020 Guardians of Small Business. Presented by NFIB.[7]

Personal life

Barkis lives in Lacey with his wife Lisa. They have 2 children.[8]

References
  1. "Summary, Full Report Receipts and Expenditures". Public Disclosure Commission, State of Washington. 2018-08-09. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  2. "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
  3. Brunner, Jim (February 2, 2016). "State Rep. Graham Hunt quits over military-service exaggerations". The Seattle Times. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  4. Handy, John (February 16, 2016). "Andrew Barkis appointed state representative for the 2nd Legislative District". Washington State House Republicans. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  5. "Officials appoint replacement for state Rep. Graham Hunt, R-Orting, who resigned". Q13 FOX. Associated Press. February 16, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  6. "House of Representatives Committee Members by Committee". Washington State Legislature. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  7. "44 Washington Legislators Named Guardians of Small Business". nfib.com. July 15, 2020. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  8. "Andrew Barkis' Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved October 16, 2016.


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