Kevin Van De Wege | |
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| Member of the Washington Senate from the 24th district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – October 2, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Hargrove |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office January 8, 2007 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Buck |
| Succeeded by | Mike Chapman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kevin Wayne Van De Wege October 2, 1974 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jennifer Van De Wege |
| Residence | Port Angeles, Washington |
| Alma mater | Edmonds Community College (AAS) Washington State University (BA) Fort Hays State University (MPA) |
| Profession | Firefighter |
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Kevin Wayne Van De Wege[1] (born October 2, 1974) is an American firefighter and former politician who served as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 24th district from 2017 until his resignation on October 2, 2024.[2] A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017. His district included much of the Olympic Peninsula, which is made up of Clallam County, Jefferson County, and half of Grays Harbor County, and includes Forks, Hoquiam, Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Sequim, McCleary, Elma, and Ocean Shores.[3]
Van De Wege chaired the Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks Committee and also served on the Senate Ways & Means Committee and the Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee. He lived in Sequim Washington for 20 years before moving to Port Angeles with his wife Jennifer, a Principal at Tenino Elementary School. His daughter, Allison, is a graduate from Western Washington University and is working in child development and education with the YMCA. His son, Jackson, is studying at Montana State University.
- ^ "113th Annual Commencement". Fort Hayes State University. 2016-05-13. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ^ Cornfield, Jerry (2 October 2024). "Van De Wege resigns WA state senate seat". Washington State Standard. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ "Washington State Legislature: 24th district". Retrieved 2009-04-26.