Frank Chopp

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Frank Chopp
46th Speaker of the Washington House of Representatives
In office January 11, 1999 – May 9, 2019 Serving with Clyde Ballard (1999–2002)
Preceded by	Clyde Ballard
Succeeded by	John Lovick (acting)
Minority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives
In office July 2, 1998 – January 11, 1999
Preceded by	Marlin Appelwick
Succeeded by	Clyde Ballard
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 43rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 9, 1995 Serving with Nicole Macri
Preceded by	Pat Thibaudeau
Personal details
Born	Frank Vana Chopp (1953-05-13) May 13, 1953 (age 71) Bremerton, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Nancy Long
Children	2
Education	University of Washington (BA)

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]