Al Swift
American politician (1935-2018)
Allan Byron Swift (September 12, 1935 – April 20, 2018), an American Emmy award–winning broadcaster and politician. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1995. He represented the Second Congressional District of Washington as a Democrat.
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Lloyd Meeds |
Succeeded by | Jack Metcalf |
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Born | Allan Byron Swift September 12, 1935 Tacoma, Washington |
Died | April 20, 2018 Alexandria, Virginia | (aged 82)
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Central Washington University |
Swift died on April 20, 2018 in Alexandria, Virginia of pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 82.[1]
References
change- ↑ Kamb, Lewis (April 21, 2018), "8-term Washington congressman Al Swift dies at 82", The Seattle Times