Steve Bergquist
DemocraticIncumbent
- In office now
- State Representative, District 11 (since 2013)
- Work
- State Representative, 11th District; history and social studies teacher, Renton School District
Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: State Representative
Steve Bergquist is a Washington state representative for the 11th District. He teaches history and social studies in the Renton School District and formerly owned Aces Tennis, which ran the City of Renton's tennis programs.
My experience as a working parent and as one of the only active teachers serving in the legislature brings an important perspective for our state budget discussions. …
Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State
Bergquist's experience
- Elected experience: State Representative
- Other professional experience: History/Social Studies Teacher in the Renton School District, Former Small Business Owner of Aces Tennis, running the City of Renton Parks and Recreation Tennis Programs.
- Community service: Current board member for Special Olympics Washington State, Renton Historical Society & Genealogy Center and the Renton Regional Community Foundation. I'm also working within our community, partnering with non-profits, school districts and our cities to pass HB1587 for college promise scholarships allowing every student an affordable opportunity after their high school graduation.
Bergquist's education
- Hazen High School, Renton
- Bachelors Degree, Political Science and History double major, University of Washington
- Masters in Teaching, Western Washington University
Bergquist's committees
- Appropriations
- Early Learning & Human Services
- Education
Sources for Bergquist
- Online Voters' Guide, General Election November 3, 2026 (Washington Secretary of State, Public record)
- Washington State Legislature: current member roster (Washington State Legislature (legislative web services), Public record)
- Washington State Legislature: committee information (Washington State Legislature (legislative web services), Public record)