Dave Upthegrove | |
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.jpg) Upthegrove in 2013 | |
| 17th Public Lands Commissioner of Washington | |
| Assumed office January 15, 2025 | |
| Governor | Bob Ferguson |
| Preceded by | Hilary Franz |
| Member of King County Council from the 5th district | |
| In office January 1, 2014 – January 15, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Julia Patterson |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
| In office January 7, 2002 – December 15, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Karen Keiser |
| Succeeded by | Mia Gregerson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 3, 1971 Burien, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Chad |
| Education | University of Colorado, Boulder (BA) University of Idaho (GrCert) |
| Website | County Council website |
David Upthegrove (born May 3, 1971) is an American politician who is currently serving as the 17th Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands since 2025. He previously was a member of the King County Council, representing the 5th district from 2014 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he was a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 33rd district from 2002 to 2013.[1]
Upthegrove was elected as Commissioner of Public Lands for Washington in 2024, beating Republican candidate Jaime Herrera Beutler in the closest statewide race of the year.[2]
- ^ "Dunn, Dembowski, Upthegrove leading in King County Council races; Constantine headed for second term". Seattle Times, November 5, 2013.
- ^ "Upthegrove elected WA lands commissioner". The Seattle Times. November 7, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024.