Gordon Lee Walgren (March 7, 1933 – March 13, 2018) was an American lawyer and politician.
Walgren was appointed to the Washington House of Representatives in November 1966 and served the remaining term in 1966. Walgren served in the Washington State Senator from 1967 to 1980, and was Senate Majority Leader from 1975 onward."Gordon Walgren Receives Fire Chiefs Highest Honor". Washington Fire Chiefs, June 9, 2011. Though he was convicted of racketeering prior to the 1980 election, he still won the primary election."The Walgren Flap". Spokane Daily Chronicle, October 22, 1980.
He was born in Bremerton, Washington and graduated from Bremerton High School. He earned a Business and Doctor of Law degrees from the University of Washington.
Walgren was convicted of mail fraud, racketeering, and violations of the Travel Act.United States v. Bagnariol, 665 F.2d 877 (9th Cir. 1981). Two of the three counts - mail fraud and racketeering - were later overturned.Spokane Chronicle Sept. 14, 1989
Walgren was a lawyer and businessman. In 2013, Walgren published his memoir: Close To The Flames. Walgren died at his home on March 13, 2018.Gordon Walgren, lawyer and former lawmaker, dies at 85Gordon Lee Walgren-obituary
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