Lilian Hale

Lilian Hale
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 19th district
Incumbent
Assumed office March 7, 2024 Serving with Jim Walsh
Preceded by	Joel McEntire
Personal details
Born	Lilian Hale (2006-03-07) March 7, 2006 (age 18) Washington, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Relatives	Joel McEntire (stepfather)
Residence(s)	Cathlamet, Washington, U.S.
Education	Lower Columbia College (enrolled)

Lilian Hale (born March 7, 2006) is an American politician who currently serves as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 19th district, which encompasses Lewis, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Thurston and Wahkiakum counties since 2024.[1]

Hale is filling in on Joel McEntire (R-Cathlamet) who is her stepfather temporarily as he reports for military duty. She is currently studying nursing at Lower Columbia College.[2][3] She was sworn in on Thursday, March 7, 2024, which was also her 18th birthday. She is considered the youngest state legislator in the United States ever to assume office.[4][5]

Early life and education

Hale is a daughter of Margaret Jean McEntire (née Kaufman) who later married Joel William McEntire. She has two younger siblings and was raised in Cathlamet, Washington. In 2024, she graduated from Wahkiakum High School, and is currently enrolled at Lower Columbia College pursuing a degree in nursing.

Politics

Hale assumed office on March 7, 2024 temporarily succeeding her stepfather Joel McEntire, as a member of the Washington House of Representatives in the 19th district.[6]

Personal life

Hale resides in Cathlamet, Washington.

References

1. "Stepdaughter fills in for local legislator, becoming youngest Washington lawmaker of all time". The Daily Chronicle. 2024-03-08. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
2. "Local lawmaker to be temporarily replaced by stepdaughter as he reports for military duty". The Daily Chronicle. 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
3. "Lilian Hale is sworn in as the youngest legislator in Washington state history and possibly US history". Joel McEntire. 7 March 2024.
4. Staff, Lynnwood Times (2024-03-08). "Republican woman sworn in as youngest legislator in Washington state". Lynnwood Times. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
5. Kauffman, Brennen (2024-02-27). "Rep. McEntire will be temporarily replaced by step-daughter". Longview Daily News. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
6. Eagle, The Wahkiakum County. "Miss Hale is going to Washington". The Wahkiakum County Eagle. Retrieved 2024-04-29.