Joan McBride

Joan McBride
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 48th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 12, 2015
Preceded by	Cyrus Habib
Mayor of Kirkland, Washington
In office January 2010 – December 2013
Succeeded by	Amy Walen
Deputy Mayor of Kirkland, Washington
In office 2002–2010
Succeeded by	Penny Sweet
Member of the City Council of Kirkland, Washington
In office 1998–2010
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Website	Legislative website

Joan McBride is an American politician. A Democrat, she was the mayor of Kirkland, Washington, from 2010 to 2013, after which she was elected to the Washington House of Representatives as a member from District 48. She also served on the Kirkland City Council since 1998, sitting as deputy mayor from 2002 until her election as mayor.

McBride originally announced a bid to succeed state Senator Rodney Tom. However, in April 2014, she and state Representative Cyrus Habib announced they would switch races, with Habib running for Tom's seat and McBride running to replace Habib in the House. McBride was elected in November and sworn in January 12, 2015. She was named assistant Democratic whip.

Personal life

McBride is married with children. She has a background in nonprofit work and community relations. She resides in Kirkland.