Bill Ramos
Bill Ramos | |
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Ramos in 2023 | |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office January 13, 2025 – April 19, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Mullet |
| Succeeded by | Victoria Hunt |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| In office January 14, 2019 – January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jay Rodne |
| Succeeded by | Victoria Hunt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William George Ramos III April 6, 1956 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 19, 2025 (aged 69) Issaquah, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sarah Perry |
| Alma mater | California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (BS) |
| Signature | |
| Website | voteramos |
William George Ramos III (April 6, 1956 – April 19, 2025) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Washington State Senate representing the state's 5th district from January 2025 until his death in April 2025.[1] He previously served in the Washington State House of Representatives representing the 5th district from 2019 to 2025. Before his legislative career, Ramos was a member of the Issaquah City Council from 2016 to 2018.
Career
Ramos was born in the East Oakland region of Oakland, California, to salon owner Lupe Arizu and Bill Ramos in a Mexican and Spanish family.[2]
Prior to serving in the Washington State House of Representatives, Ramos was a member of the Issaquah City Council from 2016 to 2018.[3]
Ramos won election to the State House on November 6, 2018 from the platform of the Democratic Party. He secured fifty-two percent of the vote while his closest rival Republican Chad Magendanz secured forty-eight percent.[4]
Ramos won re-election to the State House on November 3, 2020.[5]
After Mark Mullet's announcement that he was running for governor, Ramos announced that he would seek Mullet's Senate seat.[6] He won election to the State Senate in November 2024, defeating Republican Chad Magendanz with 51.9% of the vote.[7]
Personal life and death
Ramos was married to Sarah Perry, herself a politician and county councilmember in King County, Washington.[8]
Ramos died on April 19, 2025, at the age of 69, while out running on a trail near his home in Issaquah, Washington.[9]
References
- ^ MyNorthwest Staff (April 20, 2025). "Washington State Senator Bill Ramos dies unexpectedly Saturday night". MyNorthwest.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- ^ "Obituary: William Ramos III (Bill)". The Seattle Times. April 27, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ "Elect Bill Ramos, House of Representatives, LD 5". washingtonea.org. Washington Education Association. 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ "Washington Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times". The New York Times. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ^ Kunkler, Aaron (November 3, 2020). "Democrats again secure all three state seats in 5th Legislative District races". valleyrecord.com. Snoqualmie Valley Record. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ Demkovich, Laurel (June 1, 2023). "House lawmaker announces run for Mullet's Senate seat". Washington State Standard.
- ^ "Washington State Senate District 5 election, 2024". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ Sowersby, Shauna (April 20, 2025). "WA Sen. Bill Ramos dies at 69". The Seattle Times. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- ^ Washington State Senator Bill Ramos dies unexpectedly Saturday night