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Lilian Hale
American politician and youngest legislator in Washington state (born 2006)
Lilian Hale (born March 7, 2006) is an American politician who currently serves as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 19th district, which encompasses Lewis, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Thurston and Wahkiakum counties since 2024.[1]
Hale is filling in on Joel McEntire (R-Cathlamet) who is her stepfather, temporarily as he reports on military duty. She is currently studying nursing at Lower Columbia College.[2][3] She was sworn in on Thursday, March 7, 2024, which was also her 18th birthday. She is considered the youngest state legislator in the United States ever to assume office.[4][5]