Jan Angel

Janice E. Angel (born 1946) is an American politician who served as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 26th district from 2013 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 2009 to 2013.[2] She won a November 5, 2013 special election for the 26th district Washington Senate seat, which incumbent Democrat Nathan Schlicher conceded on November 7. After the election was certified on December 4, Angel was sworn in as state senator on December 17.[3][4][5][6]

Jan Angel
Member of the Washington Senate
from the 26th district
In office
December 17, 2013 – January 14, 2019
Preceded byNathan Schlicher
Succeeded byEmily Randall
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 26th district
In office
January 12, 2009 – December 17, 2013
Preceded byPatricia Lantz
Succeeded byJesse Young
Kitsap County Commissioner
In office
January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2009
Preceded byD. W. "Dusty" Wiley
Succeeded byCharlotte Garrido
Personal details
Born1946 (age 76–77)[1]
Cañon City, Colorado, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
WebsiteOfficial

Background

On November 12, 2012, Angel announced that she would be running for the 26th District State Senate seat left open by Derek Kilmer, who had just won his election as U.S. Representative for the 6th congressional district.[7] Democrat Nathan Schlicher was appointed to fill Kilmer's vacated State Senate seat on January 17, 2013, the election between Angel and Schlicher took place on November 5 that year, and he conceded the race on November 7.[5][8]

Angel was born and grew up in Colorado and moved to Washington in 1983 where she has worked in realty, finance, and banking.[9] She was first elected to public office as a Kitsap County commissioner in 2000 and served in that capacity until 2009, when she was sworn in as a State Representative for the 26th District.[9] Angel was re-elected as State Representative in 2012.[7]

As State Representative, Angel served as the ranking minority member of the Community Development Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee and on the Health Care & Wellness and Transportation Committees.[10]

Senator Angel currently serves as co-chair of the Financial Institutions Housing & Insurance Committee and as Vice Chair of the Trade & Economic Development Committee. She also serves on the Health Care and Transportation Committees.[11]

For her support of small business during the 2011-2012 session, Jan received the NFIB's Guardian of Small Business Award.[12]

Angel announced May 18 that she would not be seeking another term in the Washington State Senate. Instead, she is supporting Marty McClendon, Pierce County Republican Party leader and former candidate for Lt. Governor of Washington State.

Angel lives in Port Orchard with her husband Lynn Williams.[13] She has two daughters, one stepdaughter, one stepson, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.[13]

Awards
  • 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB.[14]

References
  1. "2017-2018 Legislative Manual" (PDF). State of Washington. 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  2. "Jan Angel". votesmart.org. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  3. Rosenthal, Brian M. (November 7, 2013). "Democrats lose state Senate seat as Schlicher concedes". Seattle Times. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  4. "2013 election results". Washington Secretary of State. November 6, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
  5. Steven Gardner (November 7, 2013). "Schlicher concedes state Senate election to Angel". Kitsap Sun. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  6. "Angel's swearing in is scheduled for December 17". Kitsap Sun. December 5, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  7. "A week after her re-election to House, Angel eyes Senate seat". Archived from the original on May 12, 2013.
  8. "Gig Harbor ER doc Nathaniel Schlicher named new senator".
  9. "About Me - Jan Angel". Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  10. "Angel". Archived from the original on July 23, 2013.
  11. "Senators". www.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
  12. "Article". NFIB. September 12, 2013. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
  13. "Kitsap Sun Election Guide".
  14. "69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award". nfib.com. May 12, 2014. Retrieved September 8, 2021.


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