Political Career
Starting in 1976, Heck was elected to five terms in the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 17th district in Clark, Skamania and Klickitat Counties. During that time he was elected Majority Leader, the second-ranking position in the House. He also co-chaired the Education Committee and wrote the state’s historic Basic Education Act.
Heck served as Chief of Staff for Governor Booth Gardner during his second term (1989–93).
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