Morgan Irwin


Morgan Thomas Lewis Irwin is an American law enforcement officer and politician from Washington. Irwin is a former Republican member of Washington House of Representatives, representing the 31st Legislative District from 2017 to 2021. He previously was the ranking Republican member on the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee.

Education

In 2007, Irwin earned a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business / Economics from Washington State University.

Career

Irwin was a police officer with Seattle Police Department.
Irwin was first appointed in 2017, filling a vacancy caused by Representative-elect Phil Fortunato's selection to succeed Senator Pam Roach, who had resigned to join Pierce County Council. After being retained to fill remainder of his term in a 2017 special election, he was reelected in 2018.
Irwin gained notoriety in 2018 when he stole a jet ski on Lake Washington in order to contact two kayakers who were pretending to be in distress.

Awards

Personal life

Irwin's wife is Melissa Irwin. They have three children. Irwin and his family live in Enumclaw, Washington.