Sharon Wylie

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Sharon Wylie

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Date of Birth July 12, 1949 (Age: 76)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Sharon Wylie holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Riverside. She began her career in public administration, serving as the city administrator of Tukwila, Washington, before working for King County in the 1980s. Wylie transitioned to elected office, winning two terms in the Oregon House of Representatives in the early 1990s. After a brief hiatus, she returned to public service in Washington, where she was appointed to the state House of Representatives in 2011 and subsequently won a full term. Wylie currently chairs the Regulated Substances and Gaming Committee and serves on several other key committees.

Political Ideas

Sharon Wylie's political career is marked by a strategic focus on local economic development, which she couples with a nuanced approach to regional interests. Her legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Wylie’s rhetorical style emphasizes community-centric solutions, often framing broader issues through the lens of local impact. This localized focus creates a conceptual tension between her support for economic development and her protective stance on environmental regulations, prompting deeper inquiry into her balancing act.

Campaigns
2024: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 49 - State Representative Pos. 1

43,234 votes (63.47%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Joint Oregon-Washington Legislative Action Committee
Co-Chair
Arts Commission
Member
Women's History Consortium Board of Advisors
Member
Environment & Energy
Member
Finance
Member
Transportation
Member
Sexual Assault Best Practices Advisory Group
Member
2022: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 49 - State Representative Pos. 1

31,967 votes (61.95%)

Win
2020: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 49 - State Representative Pos. 1

45,684 votes (62.89%)

Win
2018: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Legislative District 49 - State Representative Pos. 1

40,080 votes (100.00%)

Win
2016: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Legislative District 49 - State Representative Pos. 1

34,762 votes (72.21%)

Win
2014: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Washington's 49th legislative district House 1 general election, 2014

19,610 votes (56.19%)

Win
2012: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Washington's 49th legislative district House 1 general election, 2012

31,658 votes (60.16%)

Win