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Eugene V. Lux
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Lux in 1977
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| Member of the Washington Senate from the 11th legislative district |
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| In office May 31, 1988 – November 8, 1988 |
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| Preceded by | Avery Garrett |
| Succeeded by | Leo K. Thorsness |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the Position 2, 11th legislative district |
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| In office January 10, 1983 – May 31, 1988 |
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| Preceded by | Michael E. Patrick |
| Succeeded by | Margarita Prentice |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the Position 2, 35th legislative district |
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| In office August 18, 1975 – January 10, 1983 |
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| Preceded by | William "Bill" Chatalas |
| Succeeded by | Max Vekich |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 35th legislative district |
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| In office August 1, 1973 – November 6, 1973 |
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| Preceded by | Robert C. "Bob" Ridder |
| Succeeded by | Ruthe Ridder |
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Eugene Victor Lux
August 16, 1926 Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | June 21, 2019 (aged 92) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Self-employed building contractor |
Eugene Victor "Gene" Lux (August 16, 1926 – June 21, 2019) was an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. This party is one of the two main political parties in the United States. Gene Lux spent many years serving the people of Washington state. He worked in both the Washington House of Representatives and the Washington State Senate.
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Meet Gene Lux: A Public Servant
Eugene Victor "Gene" Lux was an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. This party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. Gene Lux spent many years serving the people of Washington state. He worked in both the Washington House of Representatives and the Washington State Senate.
Gene's Early Life and Work
Gene Lux was born on August 16, 1926, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Before he became a politician, he worked for himself. He was a building contractor. This means he managed construction projects. He helped build different structures. Gene Lux passed away on June 21, 2019. He was 92 years old. He died at his home in Seattle, Washington.
Serving in Government
Gene Lux was a public servant for many years. He represented different areas of Washington state. He worked to make laws and help his community.
In the House of Representatives
Gene Lux was a member of the Washington House of Representatives. This is one part of the state's law-making body. He served in the House from 1973 to 1988. He represented two different areas during this time. First, he represented the 35th Legislative District. Later, he represented the 11th Legislative District.
Time in the State Senate
Gene Lux also had two short times serving in the Washington State Senate. This is the other part of the state's law-making body. In 1973, he was appointed to the Senate for the 35th legislative district. Then, in 1988, he was appointed again for the 11th legislative district. After his second appointment, he ran for re-election. However, he lost to Colonel Leo K. Thorsness.
