Steve Bergquist | |
State House: | Washington |
District: | 11th |
Alongside: | David Hackney |
Predecessor: | Bob Hasegawa |
Birth Name: | Steven Anton Bergquist |
Birth Date: | 7 September 1979 |
Birth Place: | Washington[1] |
Party: | Democratic |
Alma Mater: | University of Washington (BA) Western Washington University (MAT) |
Website: | Official |
Steven Anton Bergquist (born September 7, 1979) is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 11th Legislative District.
Bergquist earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington, where he double-majored in political science and history. He then earned a Master of Arts in Teaching and social studies from Western Washington University.[2]
After earning his master's degree, Bergquist worked as a teacher in Renton, Washington. Bergquist also operated a small business. He was first elected in to the Washington House of Representatives in 2012, succeeding Bob Hasegawa.[3]
Bergquist and his wife, Avanti, have two children. Bergquist's wife works as a physician.[4]