Mike Steele (Washington politician)

Michael A. Steele[1] (born 1982)[2] is an American politician of the Republican Party. He is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 12th Legislative District since first being elected in 2017.[3] He previously served on the White House staff during the George W. Bush administration as a member of the Political Affairs Team.[4]

For other people named Michael Steele, see Michael Steele (disambiguation).
Mike Steele
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 12th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2017 (2017-01-09)
Serving with Keith Goehner
Preceded byBrad Hawkins
Personal details
Born1982 (age 40–41)
Chelan, Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceChelan, Washington
Alma materPacific Lutheran University (BA)
WebsiteOfficial

Early life and career

Steele was born and raised in Chelan, Washington. After graduating from Pacific Lutheran University, he served on the White House staff as a member of the Political Affairs Team during the George W. Bush administration and as a staff member for the Washington House of Representatives Republican Caucus.[4] He is the executive director of the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce.[5]

Political career

Steele served on the Chelan, Washington city council from 2012 to 2016.[6] He ran for the state legislature following the announcement that Brad Hawkins would run for the State Senate.[4] Steele won in 2016 with 60% of the vote over Republican Jerry Paine.[3]

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

References
  1. "Michael A. Steele (Mike Steele), 2020 | Public Disclosure Commission, State of Washington". Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  2. "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
  3. "Hover, Branch hold leads in county commissioner races". Methow Valley News. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
  4. "Mike Steele announces candidacy for 12th District State House seat". Go Lake Chelan. 2016-05-10. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
  5. "Chamber Staff Directory". Retrieved 2017-07-11.
  6. "City of Chelan takes applicants for soon-to-be vacant city council seat". NCW Life. 2016-12-01. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
  7. "44 Washington Legislators Named Guardians of Small Business". nfib.com. July 15, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2021.


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