Darwin R. Nealey

Darwin Ralph Nealey (July 5, 1919 – January 21, 2002) was an American politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1983 to 1993 for district 9.

Darwin R. Nealey
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 9th, Position 1 district
In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1993
Preceded by	Otto Amen
Succeeded by	Larry Sheahan
Personal details
Born	(1919-07-05)July 5, 1919 Washington, U.S.
Died	January 21, 2002(2002-01-21) (aged 82) LaCrosse, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Evelyn Nealey (died 2008)
Relatives	Terry Nealey (son)

Career

Nealey was a farmer in Washington.^[1]

On November 2, 1982, Nealey won the election and became a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 9, Position 1. Nealey defeated Jim Timmons with 50.94% of the votes.^[2][3][4] On November 6, 1984, as an incumbent, Nealey won the election and continued serving as a member of Washington House of Representatives District 9, Position 1. Nealey defeated Jim Timmons with 56.29% of the votes.^[5] On November 4, 1986, as an incumbent, Nealey won the election and continued serving as a member of Washington House of Representatives District 9, Position 1. Nealey defeated Ken Casavant with 51.94% of the votes.^[6][1] On November 8, 1988, as an incumbent, Nealey won the election and continued serving as a member of Washington House of Representatives District 9, Position 1. Nealey defeated Victor Moore with 59.98% of the votes.^[7] On November 6, 1990, as an incumbent, Nealey won the election and continued serving as a member of Washington House of Representatives District 9, Position 1. Nealey defeated Victor Moore with 51.17% of the votes.^[8]

Personal life

Nealey's second wife was Evelyn Moland Nealey (died 2008). Nealey had 2 sons, a daughter, and 2 step-sons from Evelyn. Nealey and his family live in LaCrosse, Washington.^[9][1]

On Jan. 21, 2002, Nealey died from a heart attack at his home in LaCrosse, Washington.^[10]