Doug Roulstone Explained

Doug Roulstone
State House:Washington
Term Start:September 26, 2014
Term End:November 25, 2014
Birth Date:11 January 1950
Birth Place:Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Spouse:Bonnie Roulstone
Children:2
Alma Mater:United States Naval Academy (BS)
Allegiance:United States
Rank:Captain

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.

Notes and References

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