Doug Roulstone

Doug Roulstone
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 44th district
In office
September 26, 2014  November 25, 2014
Preceded by Mike Hope
Succeeded by Mark Harmsworth
Personal details
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Residence Snohomish, Washington
Military service
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Captain

Doug Roulstone is a former United States Navy officer. He served for two months in the Washington House of Representatives. A Republican, he was appointed on September 26, 2014, by Governor Jay Inslee to serve out the unexpired term of Mike Hope, who resigned in July.[1] He was local Republican leaders' third choice for appointment to Hope's seat.[2] He served until the certification of Mark Harmsworth as the winner of the November 4, 2014, general election, on November 25.[3]

Roulstone is a retired Navy captain. He lives in Snohomish.[1] He previously ran for the United States House of Representatives in 2006, losing to incumbent Democrat Rick Larsen.[4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Retired Navy captain appointed to fill state House seat". The Herald of Everett, Washington. September 26, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  2. "GOP nominates Mark Harmsworth to fill Hope seat". The Herald of Everett, Washington. August 16, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  3. "Mill Creek City Council to decide who will replace Mark Harmsworth". News of Mill Creek. 11 January 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  4. "Report: Taxpayers paid for GOP politicking in 2006 elections". McClatchy DC. October 15, 2008. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  5. "Washington Races". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved February 10, 2015.


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