Aaron Reardon

Aaron Reardon
Reardon speaks at his annual state of the county address in 2009
Snohomish County Executive
In office 2003–2013
Preceded by	Bob Drewel
Succeeded by	John Lovick
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Kate Reardon
Children	2
Residence	Everett, Washington, U.S.
Website	snohomish.wa.us

Aaron Reardon is an American politician and former county executive of Snohomish County in Washington state. First elected to the post in 2003, Reardon was sworn in as the youngest serving county executive in America. On February 21, 2013, Reardon announced his resignation effective May 31, 2013. Throughout his career, he has been a member of the Democratic Party.

Prior to serving as Snohomish County Executive, Reardon served as a Washington State Senator and a member of the state House of Representatives. He holds a double degree in political science and social science with a focus in public administration and economics from Central Washington University. Reardon and his wife Kate live in Everett, Washington with their two children. Reardon attended Mariner High School in Everett and lettered in football, rugby and swimming. His interest in competitive swimming led him to attend Central Washington University, but his swim career ended two months after his arrival – he took a political science course during his first semester and was captivated. He graduated from Central with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Social-Science Public Administration. While at the university, he volunteered on multiple statewide and local Democratic campaigns. His experience running campaigns landed him a paid post-graduate position with the Downtown Seattle Association where he lobbied on behalf of Seattle businesses.

In 1998, aged 27, Reardon entered and won the election for a vacant State House of Representatives position representing the 38th legislative district, encompassing his hometown of Everett. Reardon was re-elected in 2000, and vacated the seat in 2002 to pursue a Washington State Senate position. In 2002, Reardon won election to the 38th Legislative District Senate seat, garnering 65 percent of the vote.