Andy Hill (politician)

Andy Hill
Member of the Washington Senate
from the 45th district
In office
January 10, 2011 – October 31, 2016
Preceded byEric Oemig
Succeeded byDino Rossi
Personal details
Born
Andrew Richardson Hill

October 12, 1962
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Died (aged 54)
Redmond, Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMolly Hill
Children3
Alma materColgate University (BS)
Harvard University (MBA)

Andrew Richardson Hill (October 12, 1962 – October 31, 2016)[1] was an American politician, businessman, and engineer. A Republican, he represented District 45 since 2011 in the Washington State Senate, defeating incumbent Democrat Eric Oemig 51%-49% in 2010.[2][3]

In 2014, he was re-elected, defeating challenger Matt Isenhower by 53%-47%. He was a graduate of Colgate University where he played soccer for four years.[citation needed] After graduating Colgate University, Hill went on to earn an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1990.[3] Before seeking public office, he served as president of the Emily Dickinson Elementary School PTA, and as president of the Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association.[citation needed]

After a recurrence of lung cancer in June 2016,[4] Hill died on October 31, 2016, survived by his wife, Molly, and their three children.[5]

In 2018, Washington State Senate Bill 5375 renamed the cancer research endowment in his name[6]

  1. ^ "Andrew Richardson Hill Obituary". Kirkland Reporter. 14 November 2016. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  2. ^ "45th Legislative District". Archived from the original on 2008-06-30. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
  3. ^ a b "Andy Hill's Biography - The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  4. ^ "Wash. Sen. Andy Hill announces his lung cancer has returned". The Seattle Times. 2016-06-27. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  5. ^ "State Sen. Andy Hill dies of lung cancer". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  6. ^ "Washington State Legislature". apps2.leg.wa.gov. Archived from the original on 2018-03-30. Retrieved 2018-03-29.