Mark Donald Hargrove (born November 25, 1956) is an American

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pilot, commercial pilot instructor, educator, and politician from Washington. Hargrove is a former

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member of

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from 2011 to 2019.

Early life

On November 21, 1956, Hargrove was born in

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Education

In 1979, Hargrove earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering mechanics from

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Career

In 1980, Hargrove became a

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pilot for the USAF, until 1984. In 1984, Hargrove became a math instructor for

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, until 1987. In 1987, Hargrove became an instructor pilot for

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. On November 2, 2010, Hargrove won an election and became a

member of the

for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated

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with 56.33% of the votes. Hargrove began his term on January 10, 2011. On November 6, 2012, as an incumbent, Hargrove won the election and continued serving

for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Bud Sizemore with 50.15% of the votes. On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Hargrove won the election and continued serving

for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Chris Barringer with 55.67% of the votes. On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Hargrove won the election and continued serving

for District 47, Position 1. Hargrove defeated Brooke Valentine with 57.08% of the votes.

Awards

* 2012 Cornerstone Award. Presented by the Association of Washington Business (AWB). * 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB. * 2019 The Tony LeVier Flight Test Safety Award. Presented by the

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Personal life

Hargrove's wife is Sandy Hargrove. They have two children. Hargrove and his family live in

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References

External links

Mark Hargrove at ballotpedia.org

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