Steve Bergquist

Steve Bergquist
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 11th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 14, 2013 (2013-01-14) Serving with David Hackney
Preceded by	Bob Hasegawa
Personal details
Born	Steven Anton Bergquist (1979-09-07) September 7, 1979 (age 45) Washington[1]
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Washington (BA) Western Washington University (MAT)
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Website	Official

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

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

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

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

References

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.