Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. (August 26, 1920 – October 7, 2014) was an American educator, businessman, and politician. Born in

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, Andrews moved with his parents to a farm in Green Bluff, Washington. He graduated from Mead High School and then graduated from

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. Andrews served in the

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during

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. Andrews served in the

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from 1953 to 1957 as a

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. From 1957 to 1961, Andrew served as

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. In 1960, Andrews ran for the office of Governor of Washington and lost the general election to incumbent

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. Then, in 1964, Andrews ran for the

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and lost the election. He was the owner of ChemNuclear. Andrews died in

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.Members of the Washington State Legislature 1889-2014
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