Josh Penner
Joshua Andrew Penner is a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 31. Penner took office on January 15, 2025.
Early life and education
Penner was raised in Bonney Lake, Washington. He graduated from Sumner High School, Saint Martin's University, and Harvard Extension School.Career
Penner has been the mayor of Orting, Washington, since 2018. He is a small business owner. He is the CEO of Inquisic.AI.He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served as a radio operator in Iraq.
In November 2025, Penner was elected to the Washington House of Representatives for the 31st District. He received 61.08% of the vote.
He serves on the board of directors for the Association of Washington Cities.