John Lovick (politician)

Johnny Ray Lovick[1] (born May 9, 1951) is an American politician and law enforcement officer serving as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 44th district since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he was appointed in December 2021 to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Steve Hobbs to become Washington secretary of state.[2]

For the magician, see John Lovick.
John Lovick
Member of the Washington Senate
from the 44th district
Assumed office
December 15, 2021
Preceded bySteve Hobbs
47th Speaker of the Washington House of Representatives
Acting
In office
May 9, 2019 – January 13, 2020
Preceded byFrank Chopp
Succeeded byLaurie Jinkins
Speaker pro tempore of the Washington House of Representatives
In office
January 8, 2018 – January 11, 2021
Preceded byTina Orwall
Succeeded byTina Orwall
In office
January 13, 2003 – January 5, 2008
Preceded byJohn Pennington
Val Ogden
Succeeded byJeff Morris
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 44th district
In office
June 9, 2016 – December 15, 2021
Preceded byHans Dunshee
Succeeded byBrandy Donaghy
In office
January 11, 1999 – January 5, 2008
Preceded byBill Thompson
Succeeded byLiz Loomis
4th Snohomish County Executive
In office
June 3, 2013 – January 4, 2016
Preceded byAaron Reardon
Succeeded byDave Somers
Personal details
Born
Johnny Ray Lovick

(1951-05-09) May 9, 1951
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Karen
Children5
EducationShoreline Community College (AA)

Lovick previously served in the House from 1999 until 2007 and 2016 until 2021, as Snohomish County sheriff, and on the Mill Creek city council. From 2013 to 2016, Lovick was the Snohomish County Executive, appointed after the resignation of Aaron Reardon; Lovick lost to Dave Somers in the 2015 election.[3][4][5][6][7]

Lovick has served as a sergeant of the Washington State Patrol since 1997.[8]

Awards

Personal life

Lovick and his wife, Karen, have 5 children.[8]

References
  1. "Candidate Registration, Johnny Ray Lovick". Public Disclosure Commission, State of Washington. 2007-05-08. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  2. Cornfield, Jerry (2021-12-15). "Lovick tapped for Senate, Donaghy to replace him in House". Everett Herald. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  3. Haglund, Noah; North, Scott (June 3, 2013). "Lovick replaces Reardon as county executive". The Everett Herald. Archived from the original on May 6, 2015. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
  4. Thompson, Lynn (October 25, 2015). "Lovick, Somers in fierce battle for Snohomish County executive". The Seattle Times. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  5. Cornfield, Jerry (April 19, 2016). "Appointed to County Council, Dunshee resigns from state House". HeraldNet. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  6. Van Winkle, Richard (June 12, 2016). "Mill Creek resident John Lovick appointed to Washington State House of Representatives". News of Mill Creek. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  7. "Members of the Legislature, 1889-2019" (PDF). State of Washington. 2019. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  8. "John Lovick's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  9. Pyle, Trevor (August 11, 2020). "Wagoner honored by law enforcement group". goskagit.com. Retrieved September 22, 2021.(archived)


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