Mike Carrell
American politician
Michael J. Carrell (April 10, 1944 – May 29, 2013) was an American politician and educator.
Born in Tacoma, Washington, Carrell graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a degree in education. He was a teacher in middle school, high school, and college. Carrell served in the Washington House of Representatives 1995–2004 as a Republican. He then served as member of the Washington State Senate. He served the 28th district from 2004 until his death on May 29, 2013, in Seattle, of complications of myelodysplastic syndrome.
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