Doug Roulstone

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]

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

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. "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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