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Frank Chopp
American activist and politician from Washington
Frank Vana Chopp[1] (born May 13, 1953) is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 43rd district since 1995.[2] His district covers the neighborhoods of Montlake, Fremont, Wallingford, the University District, Madison Park, and part of Capitol Hill, all of which are in Seattle.
Chopp served as Speaker of the House from 2002 to 2019.[3]
Biography
Frank Chopp was born on May 13, 1953, in Bremerton, Washington.[4] His father was a coal miner who moved to the shipyards and found employment as a union electrical worker and his mother, Anne, worked in a school cafeteria.[5] He attended East High School in Bremerton and graduated top of his class in 1971.[citation needed] While still in high school, Chopp led a protest against the Elks Club's refusal to allow black members.[4