Clyde Ballard
Clyde Ballard (born June 8, 1936) is an American former politician in the state of Washington. He served the 12th district in Washington House of Representatives from 1983 to 2003. In leadership, he served as Republican Caucus-Chair from 1985 to 1986, as House Minority Leader from 1987 to 1995 and as Speaker of the House from 1995 to 1999. Between 1999 and 2002, no party in the Washington House of Representative held a majority. During this time, Ballard served as Co-Speaker of the House alongside Frank Chopp.[1][2][3][4]
Clyde Ballard | |
|---|---|
| Co-Speaker of the Washington House of Representatives | |
| In office January 3, 1999 – January 14, 2002 | |
| 42nd Speaker of the Washington House of Representatives | |
| In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Ebersole |
| Succeeded by | Frank Chopp |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 2003 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 8, 1936 Batesville, Arkansas, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jill |
| Children | 3 |
References
- "The Spokesman-Review - Google News Archive Search". google.com. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- http://leg.wa.gov/History/Legislative/Documents/MembersOfLeg2011.pdf
- Who's who in the West. google.ca. 2004. ISBN 9780837909356. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- "Ballard a thorn to Democrats -- and a hero back home". seattlepi.com. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
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