Daniel J. Evans, American politician, 16th Governor of Washington (died 2024)

Daniel Jackson Evans was an American politician from the state of Washington. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives representing Washington's 43rd legislative district from 1957 to 1965, the 16th Governor of Washington from 1965 to 1977, and later served in the United States Senate from 1983 to 1989. He was also the second President of Evergreen State College from 1977 to 1983 before he served in the U.S. Senate.

The governor of Washington is the head of government of Washington and commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The officeholder has a duty to enforce state laws, the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Washington Legislature and line-item veto power to cancel specific provisions in spending bills. The Washington governor may also convene the legislature on "extraordinary occasions".

October 16 is the 289th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 76 days remain until the end of the year.