Dow Constantine
James Dow Constantine (born November 15, 1961) is an American politician, lawyer, and urban planner in the state of Washington who is serving his third term as King County Executive, an office he has held since November 2009. He was in the state legislature and on the King County Council, chairing the latter before his election as executive. Constantine is a self-identified Democrat, though the executive's office is officially nonpartisan. He considered running for governor of Washington in the 2020 election but decided against it when incumbent Jay Inslee decided to seek a third term.
Dow Constantine | |
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| 8th Executive of King County | |
| Assumed office November 24, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Kurt Triplett (acting) |
| Chair of the King County Council | |
| In office January 12, 2009 – November 24, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Julia Patterson |
| Succeeded by | Bob Ferguson |
| Member of the King County Council from the 8th district | |
| In office January 7, 2002 – November 24, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Greg Nickels |
| Succeeded by | Jan Drago |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 34th district | |
| In office November 26, 2000 – January 7, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Michael J. Heavey |
| Succeeded by | Erik Poulsen |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
| In office January 13, 1997 – November 26, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Georgette Valle |
| Succeeded by | Joe McDermott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Dow Constantine November 15, 1961 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Shirley Carlson |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | University of Washington (BA, JD, MUP) |
| Website | Campaign website |
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