Ralph Davies Munro (born June 25, 1943)[1] is a retired American Republican politician who previously served as the 13th Secretary of State of Washington. First elected in 1980, he served five terms. Munro was born in 1943 in Seattle, Washington, and grew up on Bainbridge Island. He is a graduate of Western Washington University holding a B.A. in Education and Political Science. Munro's first job with the state was as a supply clerk working in the basement of the capitol building.[2] Governor Daniel J. Evans appointed Munro as the state's first volunteer coordinator in 1969. He currently resides in Thurston County.
Ralph Munro | |
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| 13th Secretary of State of Washington | |
| In office January 14, 1981 – January 10, 2001 | |
| Governor | Dixy Lee Ray John Spellman Booth Gardner Mike Lowry Gary Locke |
| Preceded by | Bruce Chapman |
| Succeeded by | Sam Reed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ralph Davies Munro June 25, 1943 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Thurston County, Washington |
| Alma mater | Western Washington University (BA) |
Munro was a member of the bipartisan Commission on Federal Election Reform, and strongly advocated for expanding vote-by-mail.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Happy 75th birthday, Ralph Munro". Washington Secretary of State. June 25, 2018. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- ^ Thomas, Ralph (29 December 2000). "Business | Ralph Munro leaving a career carved in stone". Community.seattletimes.nwsource.com. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ^ Member listing, Commission on Federal Election Reform
· The Legacy Project, Office of the Secretary of State: "History Makers Details on Ralph Munro"
· The Seattle Times, December 29, 2000: "Ralph Munro leaving a career carved in stone";
· Governor's news release, September 25, 2009: "Gov. Gregoire appoints Ralph Munro to WWU board of trustees";
· Puget Sound Business Journal, May 9, 2008: "Mud Bay archeological site has profound lessons for Ralph and Karen Munro"
· Puget Sound Energy, press release June 3, 2008: "PSE recognizes Karen and Ralph Munro with 2008 Pioneer Award"
Ralph is currently unmarried. He has thirteen grand kids who he loves dearly.
External links
edit- Oral History with Ralph Munro
- The Seattle Times, December 29, 2000:"Ralph Munro leaving a career carved in stone"
- Washington's Secretaries of State - Past and Present: Ralph Munro
- Ralph Munro: Disability Rights Pioneer
- Clan Munro biography
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