Dick King (politician)

Richard A. King (August 30, 1934 – January 15, 2018) was an American educator and politician in the state of Washington.

Dick King
King in 1967
Majority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives
In office January 10, 1977 – January 12, 1981
Preceded by	Robert L. Charette
Succeeded by	Gary A. Nelson
Minority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives
In office January 12, 1981 – January 11, 1982
Preceded by	Duane Berentson
Succeeded by	Wayne Ehlers
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 38th district
In office January 11, 1965 – January 9, 1995
Preceded by	Jack Metcalf
Succeeded by	Jeralita “Jeri” Costa
Personal details
Born	(1934-08-30)August 30, 1934 Ritzville, Washington, U.S.
Died	January 15, 2018(2018-01-15) (aged 83) Port Angeles, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mary King
Alma mater	University of Washington (BA, MA)
Profession	Teacher

King was born in Ritzville, Washington, and attended the University of Washington, attaining B.A. and M.A. degrees. King was also an educator, serving as a faculty member of the Everett Community College for 31 years until this retirement in the 1990s.^[1] A Democrat, King represented the 38th district in the Washington State House, which included parts of Snohomish County.^[2] From 1965 to 1994, he served 15 consecutive terms.^[3] He and his wife Mary had 4 children.^[1]

He died on January 15, 2018.^[4]