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Andrew Ryan Stokesbary[1] (born 1985)[2] is an American lawyer and politician. He serves in the Washington House of Representatives, where he is currently the ranking Republican member on the House Appropriations Committee.[3] During his second term, he was elected Minority Floor Leader.[4] He also sits on the House Finance Committee.[5]

Stokesbary was first elected in 2014, defeating Democrat Mike Sando.[6] He previously worked as an aide to Pete von Reichbauer, a King County councilmember.[7]

In 2019, Stokesbary introduced legislation that would permit NCAA athletes enrolled at Washington colleges to receive compensation.[8] Similar bills were subsequently filed in California and Colorado, and by Congressman Mark Walker (R-NC).[9]

Stokesbary reportedly considered running for Governor of Washington in 2020.[10]

Following J. T. Wilcox's resignation from the position, Stokesbary became the Washington House Minority Leader after the close of the 2023 legislative session.[11]

Personal life

Stokesbary lives with his wife and two sons in Auburn. He is a graduate of Duke University, where he was the Blue Devil mascot, and Notre Dame Law School.[7] Outside of the Legislature, he works as a lawyer for startups and emerging companies[5] and sits on the board of the Auburn Valley YMCA.[12]

Electoral history

State Representative, Legislative District 31 (Pos. 1) – 2014 General Election [13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Drew Stokesbary 24,190 61.03%
Democratic Mike Sando 15,446 38.97%
State Representative, Legislative District 31 (Pos. 1) – 2016 General Election [14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Drew Stokesbary (Incumbent) 42,776 71.59%
Libertarian John Frostad 16,976 28.41%
State Representative, Legislative District 31 (Pos. 1) – 2018 General Election[15]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Drew Stokesbary (Incumbent) 36,844 58.92%
Democratic Victoria Mena 25,688 41.08%
State Representative, Legislative District 31 (Pos. 1) – 2020 General Election[16]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Drew Stokesbary (Incumbent) 54,517 63.46%
Democratic Katie Young 31,306 36.44%

References

  1. ^ "Bradley Boardman, et al., Petitioners v. Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington, et al". Supreme Court of the United States. 2021-03-24. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  2. ^ "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
  3. ^ "Rep. Stokesbary named lead budget writer for House Republicans". Auburn Reporter. January 5, 2019.
  4. ^ "State House Republicans elect Stokesbary as floor leader". Auburn Reporter. March 14, 2018.
  5. ^ a b "About Drew Stokesbary". Washington State House Republicans.
  6. ^ "Pam Roach, Chris Hurst and Drew Stokesbary leading". The Enumclaw Courier-Herald. November 4, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Auburn Republican Drew Stokesbary seeking House seat". The News Tribune. April 3, 2014. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  8. ^ "Washington state rep's bill to pay college athletes unlikely to pass, but it's a step in the right direction". The Seattle Times. January 11, 2019.
  9. ^ "Now politicians across the country are coming after the NCAA". SB Nation. April 5, 2019.
  10. ^ "With Jay Inslee running for president, here's who might lead WA next". Crosscut. April 5, 2019.
  11. ^ Camden, Jim (2023-04-24). "Wilcox leaves post of top House Republican in Washington". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
  12. ^ "Auburn Valley YMCA Staff & Board". Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  13. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 2014 General Election Results - Legislative District 31". vote.wa.gov. November 4, 2014.
  14. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 2016 General Election Results - Legislative District 31". vote.wa.gov. November 8, 2016.
  15. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 2018 General Election Results - Legislative District 31". vote.wa.gov. November 6, 2018.
  16. ^ "Washington Secretary of State, 2020 General Election Results - Legislative District 31". vote.wa.gov. November 3, 2020.
Washington House of Representatives
Preceded by Minority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives
2023–present 		Incumbent


source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drew_Stokesbary