Steve Bergquist is a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 11th Legislative District . Born on September 7, 1979, he is a fourth-generation resident of the district, a public school teacher, small business owner , and family man married to physician Avanti with two children in the Renton School District. First elected in 2012, he has served continuously since 2013, with notable roles including Chair of the Early Learning & Human Services Committee, Vice Chair of Appropriations, and previous Deputy Majority Floor Leader. Key achievements include sponsoring legislation for school staffing solutions, secure retirement benefits for firefighters and law enforcement, pre-registration voting for 16- and 17-year-olds, career ladders for paraeducators, the Renton Promise Scholarship pilot, and Washington College Grant guarantees. His priorities focus on working families, small businesses, education from K-12 to higher ed, voting rights, and community service through boards like the Renton Regional Community Foundation and Special Olympics Washington.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- Bachelor of Arts , University of Washington .

- Master of Arts in Teaching , Western Washington University .

- Graduate of Renton’s Hazen High School.

Political Experience:

- Teacher, Social Studies/Contemporary World Issues, Renton School District .

- Tennis and Golf Coach, Lindbergh High School and Renton High School .

- Owner, Aces Tennis, Incorporated .

- Former Senate Page for State Senator Margarita Prentice.

- Washington House of Representatives, 11th District .

- Current committees: Appropriations , Early Learning & Human Services , Education; also Chair of Caseload Forecast Council, DCYF Oversight Board member, GATE Partnership Advisory Committee member, LEOFF 2 Retirement Board member.