Josh Penner
Josh Penner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| Assumed office January 15, 2025 Serving with Drew Stokesbary | |
| Preceded by | Eric Robertson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joshua Andrew Penner August 4, 1982 Seattle, Washington |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Saint Martin's University, BA; Harvard Extension School, ALM |
Joshua Andrew Penner (born August 4, 1982)[1][2] is a Republican member-elect of Washington House of Representatives for District 31. Penner will take office on January 15, 2025.
Early life and education
[edit]Penner was raised in Bonney Lake, Washington. He graduated from Sumner High School,[3] Saint Martin's University (BA), and Harvard Extension School (ALM).[4]
Career
[edit]Penner has been the mayor of Orting, Washington, since 2018. He is a small business owner. He is the CEO of Inquisic.AI.[5]
He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served as a radio operator in Iraq.[3]
In November 2025, Penner was elected to the Washington House of Representatives for the 31st District. He received 61.08% of the vote.[6]
He serves on the board of directors for the Association of Washington Cities.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Penner married his high school sweetheart, Patricia (Tricia), in August 2005. She is a teacher for the Bethel School District.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "State Rep. Josh Penner - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Pierce County Auditor, Marriage Records, 1876-1947; 1984-2023 - Penner Joshua Andrew - Howard Patricia Ann". Washington State Archives, Digital Archives. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ a b "About". Josh Penner. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "Here's who The Seattle Times editorial board recommends for the 31st Legislative District, Position 2 | Editorial". The Seattle Times. July 10, 2024.
- ^ a b "public". apollo.pdc.wa.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "Legislative District 31". results.vote.wa.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "The page title". Default. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- Living people
- Saint Martin's University alumni
- Harvard Extension School alumni
- Mayors of places in Washington (state)
- People from Orting, Washington
- Republican Party members of the Washington House of Representatives
- United States Marine Corps personnel
- 21st-century members of the Washington State Legislature
- 1982 births