Drew Stokesbary

Andrew Ryan Stokesbary[1] (born 1985)[2] is an American lawyer and politician. He serves in the Washington House of Representatives, where he is currently the ranking Republican member on the House Appropriations Committee.[3] During his second term, he was elected Minority Floor Leader.[4] He also sits on the House Finance Committee.[5]

Drew Stokesbary
Minority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives
Assumed office
April 23, 2023
Preceded byJ. T. Wilcox
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 31st district
Assumed office
January 12, 2015
Serving with Eric Robertson
Preceded byCathy Dahlquist
Personal details
Born
Andrew Ryan Stokesbary

1985 (age 37–38)
Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationDuke University (BA)
University of Notre Dame (JD)
WebsiteState House website

Stokesbary was first elected in 2014, defeating Democrat Mike Sando.[6] He previously worked as an aide to Pete von Reichbauer, a King County councilmember.[7]

In 2019, Stokesbary introduced legislation that would permit NCAA athletes enrolled at Washington colleges to receive compensation.[8] Similar bills were subsequently filed in California and Colorado, and by Congressman Mark Walker (R-NC).[9]

Stokesbary reportedly considered running for Governor of Washington in 2020.[10]

Following J. T. Wilcox's resignation from the position, Stokesbary became the Washington House Minority Leader after the close of the 2023 legislative session.[11]

Personal life

Stokesbary lives with his wife and two sons in Auburn. He is a graduate of Duke University, where he was the Blue Devil mascot, and Notre Dame Law School.[7] Outside of the Legislature, he works as a lawyer for startups and emerging companies[5] and sits on the board of the Auburn Valley YMCA.[12]

Electoral history
State Representative, Legislative District 31 (Pos. 1) – 2014 General Election [13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Drew Stokesbary 24,190 61.03%
Democratic Mike Sando 15,446 38.97%
State Representative, Legislative District 31 (Pos. 1) – 2016 General Election [14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Drew Stokesbary (Incumbent) 42,776 71.59%
Libertarian John Frostad 16,976 28.41%
State Representative, Legislative District 31 (Pos. 1) – 2018 General Election[15]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Drew Stokesbary (Incumbent) 36,844 58.92%
Democratic Victoria Mena 25,688 41.08%
State Representative, Legislative District 31 (Pos. 1) – 2020 General Election[16]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Drew Stokesbary (Incumbent) 54,517 63.46%
Democratic Katie Young 31,306 36.44%

References
  1. "Bradley Boardman, et al., Petitioners v. Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington, et al". Supreme Court of the United States. 2021-03-24. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  2. "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
  3. "Rep. Stokesbary named lead budget writer for House Republicans". Auburn Reporter. January 5, 2019.
  4. "State House Republicans elect Stokesbary as floor leader". Auburn Reporter. March 14, 2018.
  5. "About Drew Stokesbary". Washington State House Republicans.
  6. "Pam Roach, Chris Hurst and Drew Stokesbary leading". The Enumclaw Courier-Herald. November 4, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  7. "Auburn Republican Drew Stokesbary seeking House seat". The News Tribune. April 3, 2014. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  8. "Washington state rep's bill to pay college athletes unlikely to pass, but it's a step in the right direction". The Seattle Times. January 11, 2019.
  9. "Now politicians across the country are coming after the NCAA". SB Nation. April 5, 2019.
  10. "With Jay Inslee running for president, here's who might lead WA next". Crosscut. April 5, 2019.
  11. Camden, Jim (2023-04-24). "Wilcox leaves post of top House Republican in Washington". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
  12. "Auburn Valley YMCA Staff & Board". Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  13. "Washington Secretary of State, 2014 General Election Results - Legislative District 31". vote.wa.gov. November 4, 2014.
  14. "Washington Secretary of State, 2016 General Election Results - Legislative District 31". vote.wa.gov. November 8, 2016.
  15. "Washington Secretary of State, 2018 General Election Results - Legislative District 31". vote.wa.gov. November 6, 2018.
  16. "Washington Secretary of State, 2020 General Election Results - Legislative District 31". vote.wa.gov. November 3, 2020.
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