Cyrus Habib
A candidate for Lt. Governor, State of Washington in the 2016 Washington General Election, Nov. 8
Party: Democratic
Age: 42
City: Bellevue, WA
Education: Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University; master’s from Oxford; law degree from Yale.
Work experience: Attorney at the firm Perkins Coie; professor at Seattle University Law School. Former King County civil rights commissioner.
Political experience: Elected to the state Senate in 2014, serving the 48th Legislative District on the West Side, which includes Redmond; member of the Senate Democratic Leadership Team; currently serves as Democratic Whip; served a term in the state House, 2013-2014.
Family: Single and has no children.
Contact information
- Web: cyrushabib.com
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Cyrus Habib (D) | 1,515,483 | 54.53% |
| Marty McClendon (R) | 1,263,485 | 45.47% |
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