Age, Biography and Wiki
Laurie Jinkins was born on 1 August, 1964 in Iowa, U.S., is an American politician from Washington. Discover Laurie Jinkins's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?
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59 years old |
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Leo |
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1 August, 1964 |
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1 August |
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Iowa, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Laurie Jinkins Height, Weight & Measurements
At 59 years old, Laurie Jinkins height not available right now. We will update Laurie Jinkins's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Laurie Jinkins's Husband?
Her husband is Laura Wulf (m. 2013)
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Laura Wulf (m. 2013) |
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Laurie Jinkins Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Laurie Jinkins worth at the age of 59 years old? Laurie Jinkins’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from United States. We have estimated Laurie Jinkins's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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politician |
Laurie Jinkins Social Network
Timeline
Laurie A. Jinkins (born August 1964) is an American politician, attorney, and public health official from Tacoma, Washington who serves as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 27th district.
She moved to Washington State in 1987 to attend the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now affiliated with Seattle University), earning a Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 1990.
From 1990 to 1992, she chaired the Tacoma Hate Crimes Task Force, later chairing the Tacoma Charter Review Committee and the Tacoma Community College Board of Trustees.
After graduation, she worked as an assistant attorney general in Tacoma, before joining the Washington State Department of Health in Olympia in 1995.
In 2007, she completed the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.
She remained at the department until 2008, rising to the post of assistant secretary.
In 2008, she joined the Tacoma–Pierce County Health Department as deputy director.
Jinkins has a long record of involvement in civic, government and political organizations.
In 2009, she led the successful statewide campaign to approve Referendum 71, affirming Washington's domestic partnership law.
When Rep. Dennis Flannigan (D–Tacoma) decided against seeking re-election to the Washington House in 2010, Jinkins announced her candidacy for the seat.
Four Democrats and one independent filed for the open seat with a top two primary held on August 17, 2010.
Jinkins was the top vote getter in the primary with fellow Democrat Jake Fey, a member of Tacoma City Council, finishing second.
In the general election held on November 2, Jinkins defeated Fey 54–46%.
On July 31, 2019, the House Democratic Caucus selected Rep. Jinkins as the new State House Speaker-designate.
Jinkins is the first female and first LGBTQ speaker in Washington State history.
She and her wife, Laura Wulf, have one son.
She is the first openly lesbian member of the Washington State Legislature.
A Democrat, she has served as Speaker of the House since January 2020.
Jinkins grew up in the rural Midwest and attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she earned both bachelor's and master's degrees.
