11 Facts About Drew Hansen

Drew Hansen previously represented the same district in the Washington House of Representatives.

Drew Hansen received his bachelor's degree from Harvard University, and then studied theology at Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar.

Drew Hansen received his Juris Doctor from Yale Law School.

Drew Hansen represented small businesses alleging they were injured by financial arrangements in violation of the usury laws.

Drew Hansen is the prime sponsor of the Workforce Education Investment Act, which created the Washington College Grant, a tuition-free college and apprenticeship program.

Drew Hansen sponsored legislation to encourage students to take AP Computer Science, which the Seattle Times called one of the "key education reforms" in the legislative session.

Drew Hansen secured new funding for new electrical engineering and cybersecurity degrees, offered in an innovative partnership between a community college and four-year universities.

Drew Hansen was responsible for the funding expanding the University of Washington computer science degree program.

Drew Hansen was the principal architect of Washington's legislation to protect marine and tourism industry jobs by cleaning up derelict and abandoned boats.

Drew Hansen sponsored the first-in-the-nation law to restore net neutrality at the state level after the FCC repealed net neutrality nationwide.

Drew Hansen reportedly considered a bid for Attorney General of Washington in 2020, but did not run.