Clyde Ballard
Clyde Ballard is an American former politician in the state of Washington. He served the 12th district in Washington House of Representatives from 1983 to 2003. In leadership, he served as Republican Caucus-Chair from 1985 to 1986, as House Minority Leader from 1987 to 1995 and as Speaker of the House from 1995 to 1999. Between 1999 and 2002, no party in the Washington House of Representative held a majority. During this time, Ballard served as Co-Speaker of the House alongside Frank Chopp.
