Mike Lowry

Michael Edward "Mike" Lowry (March 8, 1939 – May 1, 2017) was the 20th Governor of Washington. He was governor from 1993 to 1997. Lowry is a Democrat.

Mike Lowry
20th Governor of Washington
In office January 13, 1993 – January 15, 1997
Lieutenant	Joel Pritchard
Preceded by	Booth Gardner
Succeeded by	Gary Locke
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 7th district
In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1989
Preceded by	John Cunningham
Succeeded by	Jim McDermott
Personal details
Born	Michael Edward Lowry (1939-03-08)March 8, 1939 St. John, Washington, U.S.
Died	May 1, 2017(2017-05-01) (aged 78) Olympia, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Mary Lowry ​ (m. 1968)​

Lowry ran twice for the United States Senate. He failed both times. In a 1983 special election, Republican former Governor Dan Evans beat Lowry.

Lowry died on May 1, 2017 from complications of a stroke in Olympia, Washington, aged 78.^[1]