Morgan Irwin Explained

Morgan Irwin
State House:Washington
District:31st
Term Start:January 9, 2017
Term End:January 11, 2021
Predecessor:Christopher Hurst
Successor:Eric Robertson
Birth Date:[1]
Birth Place:Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Alma Mater:Washington State University
Party:Republican
Occupation:Police Officer, Politician
Spouse:Melissa Irwin
Children:3
Residence:Enumclaw, Washington

Morgan Thomas Lewis Irwin (born 1983) is an American law enforcement officer and politician from Washington. Irwin is a former Republican member of Washington House of Representatives, representing the 31st Legislative District from 2017 to 2021. He previously was the ranking Republican member on the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee.[2]

Education

In 2007, Irwin earned a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business / Economics from Washington State University.

Career

Irwin was a police officer with Seattle Police Department.

Irwin was first appointed in 2017, filling a vacancy caused by Representative-elect Phil Fortunato's selection to succeed Senator Pam Roach, who had resigned to join Pierce County Council.[3] After being retained to fill remainder of his term in a 2017 special election,[4] he was reelected in 2018.[4] [5]

Irwin gained notoriety in 2018 when he stole a jet ski on Lake Washington in order to contact two kayakers who were pretending to be in distress.[6]

Awards

Personal life

Irwin's wife is Melissa Irwin. They have three children. Irwin and his family live in Enumclaw, Washington.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019-2020 Legislative Manual. State of Washington. 2019. 2021-12-14.
  2. Web site: Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee Members and Staff. leg.wa.gov.
  3. Web site: It's the 31st District shuffle. Kevin. Hanson. 10 January 2017. Courier-Herald.
  4. Web site: November 6, 2018 General Election Results - Legislative District 31 - State Representative Pos. 2. results.vote.wa.gov.
  5. Web site: Morgan Irwin's Biography . . August 29, 2021.
  6. Web site: State Rep. leaves bullet-proof vest behind as he commandeers jet ski to rescue kayaker . thenewstribune.com . Craig. Sailor . June 7, 2019 . August 29, 2021. (archived)
  7. Web site: 44 Washington Legislators Named Guardians of Small Business . nfib.com . July 15, 2020 . September 12, 2021.