Emily Wicks

Emily M. Wicks[1] (born 1985)[2] is an American politician who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 38th legislative district from 2020 to 2023.

Emily Wicks
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 38th district
In office
May 13, 2020 – January 9, 2023
Preceded byJune Robinson
Succeeded byJulio Cortes
Personal details
Born1985 (age 37–38)
Everett, Washington, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationWashington State University (BA)

Early life and education

Wicks was born in Everett, Washington, and raised in Marysville, Washington. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and public relations from Washington State University.[3]

Career

Wicks was appointed to the state house in 2020 to fill a vacancy left by June Robinson who had been appointed to fill the seat of retiring state senator John McCoy.[4] On March 21, 2022, Wicks announced she would not seek re-election to the House.[5]

Wicks worked as the communications and community relations coordinator for the Marysville School District.[6] She worked on the 2012 gubernatorial campaign of Jay Inslee, and as a legislative aide for then-representative Cyrus Habib. At the time of appointment to the legislature, Wicks was a consultant for non-profits and small government organizations, and served as president of the Washington chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus.[4][6]

Personal life

Wicks lives in Everett with her partner, James Day.[6]

References
  1. "Emily M. Wicks Questionnaire". Snohomish County Council. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  2. "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
  3. Villeneuve, Andrew (2020-05-14). "June Robinson appointed to Washington State Senate, Emily Wicks to State House in 38th". NPI's Cascadia Advocate. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
  4. Cornfield, Jerry (May 14, 2020). "As Robinson moves to the Senate, Wicks gets a House seat". The Everett Herald. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  5. Cornfield, Jerry (2022-03-22). "Political shakeup underway as another Everett lawmaker makes exit". HeraldNet.com. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
  6. "Washington House Democrats Biography". Rep. Emily Wicks Biography. Washington House Democrats. 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
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