BRAD OWEN
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Democrat
(Elected 1996-)
Brad Owen was elected as Washington State’s 15th Lieutenant Governor in 1996, and was re-elected to his third term in 2004. He serves the state as president of the Senate, and is acting governor in the absence of the
Governor.

Owen was a small business owner and served his community as Shelton Finance Commissioner, followed by several terms as a state Senator and Representative. The Lieutenant Governor has dedicated his term of service to “helping kids grow up healthy in safe communities with opportunity,” his office motto.

Owen also actively supports strengthening the ties between Washington State’s international community and state government. For the past several years he has worked toward fostering international trade and building stronger international connections.

Owen also founded and is the president of a non-profit organization called Strategies for Youth. This innovative organization partners with his office to develop and deliver positive messages to youth, as well as to the community at large.

Owen is married with six children and eleven grandchildren, and lives in Shelton.

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