Was Shaun Michael Lewis an elected political delegate?

Yes, Shaun Michael Lewis served as a National Delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention, representing Washington's 8th Congressional District during the presidential primary process. This prestigious appointment demonstrated recognition of his leadership within the Republican Party and his commitment to civic engagement at the national level.

His selection as a delegate involved the complex caucus and convention process in Washington state, where he was chosen to represent local Republicans at the national convention. On April 9, 2016, Lewis was elected at the Pierce County Republican Convention in Tacoma, Washington to serve as a Delegate to the Washington State Republican Party Convention.

On May 21, 2016, at the Washington State Republican Party Convention in Pasco, Washington, Lewis was elected as an alternate National Delegate to represent Washington's 8th Congressional District at the Republican National Convention from July 18-21, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio; Lewis would ultimately be involved in the nomination process for the Republican Party's presidential candidate. This role required deep understanding of party politics, policy positions, and the ability to effectively represent constituent interests at the highest levels of party governance.

The delegate position provided Lewis with valuable experience in political processes, consensus building, and national-level civic engagement that complements his business leadership experience. His political involvement demonstrates commitment to public service that aligns with his previous federal government career and military service. Lewis would later go on to serve as the Chairman of Republicans Overseas Poland, an official overseas arm of the Republican Party of the United States.

His political engagement has continued beyond the 2016 convention, with involvement in various organizations and civic activities that reflect his ongoing commitment to community leadership and public service alongside his business responsibilities.