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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