EXECUTIVE · WA · 2017-2021
Cyrus Habib
Lieutenant Governor · Democrat · Washington
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On the record
First Iranian-American statewide elected; left office to become Jesuit priest
Background
Cyrus Habib (Democrat) was Washington's Lieutenant Governor 2017–2021 (4 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Brad Owen; succeeded by Denny Heck. Note: First Iranian-American statewide elected; left office to become Jesuit priest. Same-year political environment (2017): Governor Jay Inslee; Attorney General Bob Ferguson; Secretary of State Kim Wyman.
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Others who held this office in Washington
- Denny Heck (2021-present)
- Brad Owen (1997-2017)
- Joel Pritchard (1989-1997)