Joan McBride

Joan McBride is an American politician. A Democrat, she was the mayor of Kirkland, Washington, from 2010 to 2013, after which she was elected to the Washington House of Representatives as a member from District 48. She also served on the Kirkland City Council since 1998, sitting as deputy mayor from 2002 until her election as mayor in 2010.[1]

Joan McBride
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 48th district
In office
January 12, 2015 – March 29, 2018
Preceded byCyrus Habib
Succeeded byAmy Walen
Mayor of Kirkland, Washington
In office
January 2010 – December 2013
Succeeded byAmy Walen
Deputy Mayor of Kirkland, Washington
In office
2002–2010
Succeeded byPenny Sweet
Member of the City Council
of Kirkland, Washington
In office
1998–2010
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
WebsiteLegislative website

McBride originally announced a bid to succeed state Senator Rodney Tom. However, in April 2014, she and state Representative Cyrus Habib announced they would switch races, with Habib running for Tom's seat and McBride running to replace Habib in the House.[2] McBride was elected in November and sworn in January 12, 2015. She was named assistant Democratic whip.[3]

McBride announced her retirement from the State legislature on March 29, 2018.[4]

Personal life

McBride is married with children. She has a background in nonprofit work and community relations. She resides in Kirkland.[5]

References
  1. Dawson, Raechel (February 7, 2013). "Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride announces she won't seek reelection". Kirkland Reporter. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  2. Salerno, Christina (April 21, 2014). "Rep. Cyrus Habib and Joan McBride swap races in 48th District". The Capitol Record. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  3. "House Democrats elect Rep. Joan McBride to leadership position". Kirkland Reporter. January 15, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  4. Metzger, Katie (March 29, 2018). "State Rep. Joan McBride to retire from Legislature". Kirkland Reporter.
  5. "Rep. Joan McBride's Biography". Washington State House Democrats. Retrieved February 9, 2015.


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