William E. Finkbeiner (born May 5, 1969) is an American businessman and politician who served as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 45th district from 1995 to 2007.
In a return to politics at age 43, he ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in 2012 against incumbent Democrat Brad Owen.
[2] In 1992, at 23, Finkbeiner was elected to the Washington State House of Representatives as a Democrat from the 45th District (including Kirkland, Redmond, Duval, Carnation) and became the youngest member of that chamber.
In 1994, he left the House of Representatives[2] and switched parties[3] to run as a Republican for the State Senate where became the youngest member of that body.
Bill worked closely with the Washington Technology Alliance, and was part of Governor Gary Locke's Digital Education Task Force.