Steve Tharinger | |
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Member of the WashingtonHouseofRepresentatives from the 24th district | |
Assumed office January 10, 2011 Servingwith Mike Chapman | |
Preceded by | Lynn Kessler |
Clallam County Commissioner | |
In office January 1,2000 –January 1,2012 | |
Preceded by | Martha M. Ireland |
Succeeded by | Jim McEntire |
Personal details | |
Born | Stephen Platner Tharinger 1949 (age 74–75) Wisconsin,U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Colorado College (BA) |
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