Kristine Reeves
Kristine Reeves | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 Serving with Jamila Taylor | |
| Preceded by | Jesse Johnson |
| In office January 9, 2017 – December 16, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Teri Hickel |
| Succeeded by | Jesse Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kristine Monic Reeves February 18, 1981 Moses Lake, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Washington State University (BA) Gonzaga University (MA) |
| Website | Official website |
Kristine Monic Reeves[1] (born February 18, 1981) is an American politician who serves as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 30th district. She was initially elected in 2016 but resigned before finishing her term to run for Washington's 10th congressional district in the 2020 election; she ultimately placed third in the blanket primary.[2][3] In 2022 she ran for her previously held state legislative seat when her appointed successor chose not to seek re-election.[4] She is a member of the Democratic Party.[5]
Early life and education
[edit]Reeves was born in Moses Lake, Washington. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Washington State University and Master of Arts in organizational leadership from Gonzaga University.[6][7]
Career
[edit]Reeves is also a former regional outreach director for United States Senator Patty Murray, as well as a program coordinator for Spokane Community College.[8] Since 2013, Reeves has worked as Director of the Military and Defense Sector within the Washington State Department of Commerce.[9]
Reeves ran for the Washington State House in 2016, defeating Republican Teri Hickel with 51 percent of the vote.[2] Reeves was a member of the Capital Budget and Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs, as well as the vice chair of the Business and Financial Services Committee.[10]
Reeves announced on December 16, 2019, that she would be resigning her seat in the state house effective at noon that same day. Her announcement and an e-mail from her political consultant led some to believe she would be running for Washington's 10th congressional district in the 2020 election.[11] She formally announced her campaign on January 6, 2020.[12] Reeves finished in third place, behind former Tacoma mayor Marilyn Strickland and State Rep. Beth Doglio.[3]
Reeves is executive director of the Washington Military Alliance. As Director of Economic Development for the Military and Defense sector, she focuses on economic development relating to military infrastructure, suppliers and contractors, as well as community advocacy and public infrastructure organizations.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Reeves lives in Federal Way, Washington with her family, including two children.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "WSU fills top posts during summer". WSU Today. August 20, 2004. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ a b "2016 general election results certified for District 30, state | Federal Way Mirror". Federal Way Mirror. November 29, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ a b "Former Tacoma Mayor Strickland takes early lead in Washington state congressional race". KUOW. August 4, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
- ^ "Open seat draws debate among 30th District candidates on public safety, affordability in South King County". The Seattle Times. July 18, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
- ^ "Washington State House Democrats » Kristine Reeves". housedemocrats.wa.gov. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ "Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, resigns from state Legislature, eyes congressional run". The Seattle Times. December 16, 2019. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Representative Kristine Reeves’ Biography
- ^ "Kristine Reeves". Retrieved July 10, 2018.
- ^ "Washington State's Military & Defense Sector". Washington State Department of Commerce. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ "Representatives". leg.wa.gov. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
- ^ "Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, resigns from state Legislature". The Seattle Times. December 16, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
- ^ Reeves Announcement Video, retrieved January 6, 2020
- ^ "Staff | Washington Military Alliance".
- ^ "Incumbent Hickel versus underdog Reeves | Inside Politics | Federal Way Mirror". Federal Way Mirror. October 21, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
External links
[edit]- 1981 births
- African-American state legislators in Washington (state)
- Living people
- Democratic Party members of the Washington House of Representatives
- 21st-century members of the Washington State Legislature
- 20th-century African-American politicians
- Women state legislators in Washington (state)
- Candidates in the 2020 United States House of Representatives elections
- Washington State University alumni
- 21st-century American women politicians
- 21st-century African-American politicians