Patrick J. Sullivan[1] (born July 20, 1962) is an American politician who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 47th district from 2005-2022.[2] A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the House Majority Leader from 2010-2022 and served on the Ways and Means Committee.[3][4]
Pat Sullivan | |
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| Majority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives | |
| In office November 19, 2010 – October 17, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Lynn Kessler |
| Succeeded by | Joe Fitzgibbon |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – October 17, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Cairnes |
| Succeeded by | Chris Stearns |
| 1st Mayor of Covington | |
| In office August 31, 1997 – January 10, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Harto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 20, 1962 Duluth, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Amy Sullivan (m. 1987) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Washington, Seattle (BA) |
Early life and career
Sullivan earned a BA from the University of Washington.
Sullivan served as the first mayor of Covington.[2] He also worked as a legislative assistant in Olympia and the King County Council.[5]