Steve Bergquist

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Steve Bergquist
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 11th district
Assumed office
January 14, 2013 (2013-01-14)
Serving with David Hackney
Preceded byBob Hasegawa
Personal details
Born
Steven Anton Bergquist

(1979-09-07) September 7, 1979 (age 44)
Washington[1]
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Washington (BA)
Western Washington University (MAT)
WebsiteOfficial

Steven Anton Bergquist (born September 7, 1979) is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 11th Legislative District.

Education[edit]

Bergquist earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington, where he double-majored in political science and history. He then earned a Master of Arts in Teaching and social studies from Western Washington University.[2]

Career[edit]

After earning his master's degree, Bergquist worked as a teacher in Renton, Washington. Bergquist also operated a small business. He was first elected in to the Washington House of Representatives in 2012, succeeding Bob Hasegawa.[3]

Personal life[edit]

Bergquist and his wife, Avanti, have two children. Bergquist's wife works as a physician.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019-2020 Legislative Manual" (PDF). State of Washington. 2019. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  2. ^ "Biography – Steve Bergquist". Retrieved 2020-07-13.
  3. ^ "Steve Bergquist". votesmart.org. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
  4. ^ "Avanti Bergquist, MD". AMPAC Online. 2020-01-08. Retrieved 2020-07-13.