Daniel J. Evans | |
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United States Senator from Washington | |
In office September 12, 1983 – January 3, 1989[1] | |
Preceded by | Henry M. Jackson |
Succeeded by | Slade Gorton |
16th Governor of Washington | |
In office January 11, 1965 – January 12, 1977 | |
Lieutenant | John Cherberg |
Preceded by | Albert Rosellini |
Succeeded by | Dixy Lee Ray |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
In office 1957–1965 | |
Preceded by | R. Mort Frayn |
Succeeded by | Newman H. Clark |
Personal details | |
Born | Daniel Jackson Evans October 16, 1925 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Died | September 20, 2024 Seattle, Washington, U.S. | (aged 98)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) |
Nancy Bell
(m. 1959; died 2024) |
Alma mater | University of Washington |
Daniel Jackson Evans (October 16, 1925 – September 20, 2024) was an American politician. He was the Governor of the state of Washington for three terms from 1965 to 1977. He represented Washington in the United States Senate from 1983 to 1989.[2]