Paull Shin

Paull Shin
Shin attending a uniform inspection in 2004
Member of the Washington Senate from the 21st district
In office January 11, 1999 (1999-01-11) – January 7, 2014 (2014-01-07)
Preceded by	Jeannette Wood
Succeeded by	Marko Liias
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 21st district
In office January 11, 1993 (1993-01-11) – January 9, 1995 (1995-01-09)
Preceded by	John Beck
Succeeded by	Renee Radcliff
Personal details
Born	Shin Hobom (1935-09-27)September 27, 1935 Paju, Keiki-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan (now in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea)
Died	April 12, 2021(2021-04-12) (aged 85) Edmonds, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Donna June Skaggs
Children	2
Alma mater	Brigham Young University (BA) University of Pittsburgh (MA) University of Washington (PhD)
Profession	Professor
Website	Official

Paull Hobom Shin (Korean name Shin Hobom; 신호범; September 27, 1935 – April 12, 2021) was an American politician and educator who served as a member of the Washington State Senate, the first Korean American ever elected to the Washington State Legislature.^[1] Shin was a member of the Democratic Party, elected from the 21st Legislative District, in southwest Snohomish County. Cities within the district include Mukilteo and portions of Everett, Edmonds, and Lynnwood. Senator Shin served on the Senate Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development and Trade & Economic Development Committees.