Cyrus Habib
Kamyar Cyrus Habib (born August 22, 1981) is an American politician, lawyer, and educator. He is the 16th Lieutenant Governor of Washington.
Cyrus Habib | |
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| 16th Lieutenant Governor of Washington | |
| In office January 11, 2017 – January 13, 2021 | |
| Governor | Jay Inslee |
| Preceded by | Brad Owen |
| Succeeded by | Denny Heck |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 48th district | |
| In office January 12, 2015 – January 4, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Rodney Tom |
| Succeeded by | Patty Kuderer |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 12, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Deborah Eddy |
| Succeeded by | Joan McBride |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kamyar Cyrus Habib August 22, 1981 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Bellevue, Washington |
| Education | Columbia University (BA) St John's College, Oxford (MLitt) Yale University (JD) |
| Website | Official website |
He has been fully blind since he lost his eyesight to cancer at age eight.
He is both the first and only Iranian-American official to hold statewide elected office in the United States.[1]
In March 2020, he announced plans to quit politics and become a Jesuit priest.
References
- Greenberg, Kalie. "'I'm Iranian-American': Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib reacts to reports of border detainment". King 5. King 5.
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