Doug Roulstone
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 44th district
In office
September 26, 2014 – November 25, 2014
Preceded byMike Hope
Succeeded byMark Harmsworth
Personal details
Born (1950-01-11) January 11, 1950
Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBonnie Roulstone
Children2
ResidenceSnohomish, Washington
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy (BS)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
RankCaptain

Douglas R. Roulstone (born January 11, 1950)[1] 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.[2] He was local Republican leaders' third choice for appointment to Hope's seat.[3] He served until the certification of Mark Harmsworth as the winner of the November 4, 2014, general election, on November 25.[4]

Roulstone is a retired Navy captain. He lives in Snohomish.[2] He previously ran for the United States House of Representatives in 2006, losing to incumbent Democrat Rick Larsen.[5][6] He was a candidate in the 44th Legislative District state senate race for 2018, garnering 44% of the vote against incumbent Democrat Steve Hobbs.

References

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


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