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American politician and youngest legislator in Washington state (born 2006)
Lilian Hale
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 19th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
March 7, 2024Serving with Jim Walsh
Preceded byJoel McEntire
Personal details
BornLilian Hale
(2006-03-07) March 7, 2006 (age 18)
Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
RelativesJoel McEntire (stepfather)
Residence(s)Cathlamet, Washington, U.S.
EducationLower Columbia College (enrolled)

Lilian Hale (born March 7, 2006) is an American politician who currently serves as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 19th district, which encompasses Lewis, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Thurston and Wahkiakum counties since 2024.

Hale is filling in on Joel McEntire (R-Cathlamet) who is her stepfather temporarily as he reports for military duty. She is currently studying nursing at Lower Columbia College. She was sworn in on Thursday, March 7, 2024, which was also her 18th birthday. She is considered the youngest state legislator in the United States ever to assume office.

Early life and education

Hale is a daughter of Margaret Jean McEntire (née Kaufman) who later married Joel William McEntire. She has two younger siblings and was raised in Cathlamet, Washington. In 2024, she graduated from Wahkiakum High School, and is currently enrolled at Lower Columbia College pursuing a degree in nursing.

Politics

Hale assumed office on March 7, 2024 temporarily succeeding her stepfather Joel McEntire, as a member of the Washington House of Representatives in the 19th district.

Personal life

Hale resides in Cathlamet, Washington.

References

  1. "Stepdaughter fills in for local legislator, becoming youngest Washington lawmaker of all time". The Daily Chronicle. 2024-03-08. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  2. "Local lawmaker to be temporarily replaced by stepdaughter as he reports for military duty". The Daily Chronicle. 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  3. "Lilian Hale is sworn in as the youngest legislator in Washington state history and possibly US history". Joel McEntire. 7 March 2024.
  4. Staff, Lynnwood Times (2024-03-08). "Republican woman sworn in as youngest legislator in Washington state". Lynnwood Times. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  5. Kauffman, Brennen (2024-02-27). "Rep. McEntire will be temporarily replaced by step-daughter". Longview Daily News. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  6. Eagle, The Wahkiakum County. "Miss Hale is going to Washington". The Wahkiakum County Eagle. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
Members of the Washington House of Representatives
68th State Legislature (2023–2025)
Speaker of the House
Laurie Jinkins (D)
Speaker pro tempore
Chris Stearns (D)
Majority Leader
Joe Fitzgibbon (D)
Minority Leader
Drew Stokesbary (R)
  1. ▌Davina Duerr (D)
    ▌Shelley Kloba (D)
  2. ▌Andrew Barkis (R)
    ▌J. T. Wilcox (R)
  3. ▌Natasha Hill (D)
    ▌Timm Ormsby (D)
  4. ▌Suzanne Schmidt (R)
    ▌Rob Chase (R)
  5. ▌Bill Ramos (D)
    ▌Lisa Callan (D)
  6. ▌Mike Volz (R)
    ▌Jenny Graham (R)
  7. ▌Andrew Engell (R)
    ▌Hunter Abell (R)
  8. ▌Stephanie Barnard (R)
    ▌April Connors (R)
  9. ▌Mary Dye (R)
    ▌Joe Schmick (R)
  10. ▌Clyde Shavers (D)
    ▌Dave Paul (D)
  11. ▌David Hackney (D)
    ▌Steve Bergquist (D)
  12. ▌Brian Burnett (R)
    ▌Mike Steele (R)
  13. ▌Tom Dent (R)
    ▌Alex Ybarra (R)
  14. ▌Gloria Mendoza (R)
    ▌Deb Manjarrez (R)
  15. ▌Chris Corry (R)
    ▌Jeremie Dufault (R)
  16. ▌Mark Klicker (R)
    ▌Skyler Rude (R)
  17. ▌Kevin Waters (R)
    ▌David Stuebe (R)
  18. ▌Stephanie McClintock (R)
    ▌John Ley (R)
  19. ▌Jim Walsh (R)
    ▌Joel McEntire (R)
  20. ▌Peter Abbarno (R)
    ▌Ed Orcutt (R)
  21. ▌Strom Peterson (D)
    ▌Lillian Ortiz-Self (D)
  22. ▌Beth Doglio (D)
    ▌Lisa Parshley (D)
  23. ▌Tarra Simmons (D)
    ▌Greg Nance (D)
  24. ▌Adam Bernbaum (D)
    ▌Steve Tharinger (D)
  25. ▌ Michael Keaton (R)
    ▌Cyndy Jacobsen (R)
  26. ▌Adison Richards (R)
    ▌Michelle Caldier (R)
  27. ▌Laurie Jinkins (D)
    ▌Jake Fey (D)
  28. ▌Mari Leavitt (D)
    ▌Dan Bronoske (D)
  29. ▌Melanie Morgan (D)
    ▌Sharlett Mena (D)
  30. ▌Jamila Taylor (D)
    ▌Kristine Reeves (D)
  31. ▌Drew Stokesbary (R)
    ▌Josh Penner (R)
  32. ▌Cindy Ryu (D)
    ▌Lauren Davis (D)
  33. ▌Edwin Obras (D)
    ▌Mia Gregerson (D)
  34. ▌Brianna Thomas (D)
    ▌Joe Fitzgibbon (D)
  35. ▌Dan Griffey (R)
    ▌Travis Couture (R)
  36. ▌Julia Reed (D)
    ▌Liz Berry (D)
  37. ▌Sharon Tomiko Santos (D)
    ▌Chipalo Street (D)
  38. ▌Julio Cortes (D)
    ▌Mary Fosse (D)
  39. ▌Sam Low (R)
    ▌Carolyn Eslick (R)
  40. ▌Debra Lekanoff (D)
    ▌Alex Ramel (D)
  41. ▌Janice Zahn (D)
    ▌My-Linh Thai (D)
  42. ▌Alicia Rule (D)
    ▌Joe Timmons (D)
  43. ▌Nicole Macri (D)
    ▌Shaun Scott (D)
  44. ▌Brandy Donaghy (D)
    ▌April Berg (D)
  45. ▌Roger Goodman (D)
    ▌Larry Springer (D)
  46. ▌Gerry Pollet (D)
    ▌Darya Farivar (D)
  47. ▌Debra Entenman (D)
    ▌Chris Stearns (D)
  48. ▌Osman Salahuddin (D)
    ▌Amy Walen (D)
  49. ▌Sharon Wylie (D)
    ▌Monica Stonier (D)
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