Ed Murray (Washington politician)
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Edward Bernard Patrick Murray (born May 2, 1955) is an American politician from the state of Washington who most recently served as the 53rd mayor of Seattle from 2014 to 2017. A Democrat, he was previously a state legislator, first with the Washington State House of Representatives from 1996 to 2007, then the Washington State Senate from 2007 to 2013.
Quick Facts 53rd Mayor of Seattle, Preceded by ...
Ed Murray | |
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53rd Mayor of Seattle | |
In office January 1, 2014 – September 13, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Michael McGinn |
Succeeded by | Jenny Durkan |
Minority Leader of the Washington Senate | |
In office December 10, 2012 – December 16, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Mike Hewitt |
Succeeded by | Sharon Nelson |
Member of the Washington Senate from the 43rd district | |
In office January 8, 2007 – December 16, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Pat Thibaudeau |
Succeeded by | Jamie Pedersen |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
In office November 4, 1995 – January 8, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Pat Thibaudeau |
Succeeded by | Jamie Pedersen |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward Bernard Patrick Murray [1] (1955-05-02) May 2, 1955 (age 69) Aberdeen, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Michael Shiosaki (m. 2013) |
Residence(s) | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Portland |
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In 2017, Murray faced multiple allegations of child abuse, rape and sexual molestation, including some from family members and children under his care. He denies the allegations.[2] Murray resigned as mayor of Seattle on September 12, 2017.[3]