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BRAD OWEN |
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Democrat
(Elected 1996-)
Born and raised in Tacoma, Bradley Scott “Brad” Owen was elected Washington’s 15th lieutenant governor in 1996 and re-elected in 2000, 2004 and 2008. His more than 33 years in public office includes service as a finance commissioner for the City of Shelton, as a member of the state House of Representatives and of the state Senate.
Over this time Lt. Governor Owen has focused on providing leadership in public health and safety, with an emphasis on substance abuse and prevention. In addition to his day-to-day duties as lieutenant governor, Mr. Owen is the co-chair of Washington State Mentors, chair of the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations, and president of Strategies for Youth.
He has conducted many foreign trade and goodwill missions to countries in Asia, Europe and South America. Among his numerous honors is the bestowment of a Spanish order of knighthood by the King of Spain in 2007, which he received in formal ceremony in 2008.
A former small business owner, Lt. Governor Owen is an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoys archery and fishing. He and his wife, Linda, live in Shelton. They have six children and 17 grandchildren.
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