Drew Hansen

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Drew Hansen

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Senate
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Drew Hansen holds a Bachelor's degree from Harvard University and a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School, with advanced studies in theology at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. He has spent over a decade in legislative roles, including chairing the Higher Education Committee and the Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee in the Washington State House of Representatives. Hansen has been instrumental in sponsoring key legislation related to education, technology, and civil rights, such as the Washington College Grant and the state's first net neutrality law. His work in public policy has earned him multiple awards, recognizing his contributions to higher education, public utilities, and nursing.

Political Ideas

Drew Hansen's political identity is marked by an unexpected blend of progressive technology policies and staunch defense of regional economic interests. His sponsorship of the nation's first state-level net neutrality law contrasts with his efforts to protect local industries from stringent environmental regulations. Hansen's legislative record reveals a highly localized approach, balancing cutting-edge tech initiatives with pragmatic measures to safeguard maritime and manufacturing jobs. This conceptual tension invites deeper inquiry into how Hansen reconciles these seemingly disparate policy areas.

Campaigns
2024: Washington State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Washington's 23rd District State Senate General Election

55,296 votes (64.30%)

Win

Washington's 23rd District State Senate Nonpartisan Primary

32,553 votes (67.10%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Higher Education & Workforce Development
Vice Chair
Ways & Means
Member
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Member
Joint Higher Education Committee
Member
2022: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 23 - State Representative Pos. 2

46,302 votes (65.29%)

Win
2020: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 23 - State Representative Pos. 2

53,425 votes (62.24%)

Win
2018: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Legislative District 23 - State Representative Pos. 2

48,232 votes (100.00%)

Win
2016: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Legislative District 23 - State Representative Pos. 2

50,973 votes (100.00%)

Win
2014: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Washington's 23rd legislative district House 2 general election, 2014

29,064 votes (62.68%)

Win
2012: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Washington's 23rd legislative district House 2 general election, 2010

35,059 votes (59.79%)

Win