Kristine Reeves


Kristine Reeves is an American politician. She was a member of the Washington House of Representatives representing the 30th legislative district of Washington. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and education

Reeves was born in Moses Lake, Washington. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Washington State University and Master of Arts in organizational leadership from Gonzaga University.

Career

Reeves is also a former regional outreach director for United States Senator Patty Murray, as well as a program coordinator for Spokane Community College. Since 2013, Reeves has worked as Director of the Military and Defense Sector within the Washington State Department of Commerce.
Reeves ran for the Washington State House in 2016, defeating Republican Teri Hickel with 51 percent of the vote. Reeves is a member of the Capital Budget and Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs, as well as the vice chair of the Business and Financial Services Committee.
Reeves announced on December 16, 2019 that she would be resigning her seat in the state house effective at noon that same day. Her announcement and an e-mail from her political consultant led some to believe she would be running for a seat in the 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington. She formally announced her campaign on January 6.

Personal life

Reeves lives in Federal Way, Washington with her family, including two children.