Gordon Walgren

Gordon Lee Walgren (March 7, 1933 – March 13, 2018) was an American politician and lawyer. He was born in Bremerton, Washington. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Walgren was appointed to the Washington House of Representatives in November 1966 and served the remaining term in 1966. Walgren served in the Washington State Senator from 1967 to 1980, and was Senate Majority Leader from 1975 onward."Gordon Walgren Receives Fire Chiefs Highest Honor".  Washington Fire Chiefs, June 9, 2011.

Walgren was convicted of mail fraud, racketeering, and violations of the Travel Act.United States v. Bagnariol, 665 F.2d 877 (9th Cir. 1981). Two of the three counts - mail fraud and racketeering - were later overturned.Spokane Chronicle Sept. 14, 1989

Walgren died at his home on March 13, 2018 in Bremerton, at the age of 85.Gordon Walgren, lawyer and former lawmaker, dies at 85Gordon Lee Walgren-obituary

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