Eric Robertson (politician)
American law enforcement officer and politician from Washington
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Eric E. Robertson (born December 6, 1963) was an American law enforcement officer and politician from Washington. Robertson was a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 31. Robertson first took office on January 9, 1995.
Eric Robertson | |
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| In office January 11, 2021 – January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Morgan Irwin |
| Succeeded by | Josh Penner |
| In office January 9, 1995 – May 31, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Judith Roland |
| Succeeded by | Darrel Gordon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 6, 1963 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Carolyn (nee Hosford) Robertson (1989-2010) |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation | Trooper, US Marshal, Politician |
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Early life and education
On December 6, 1963, Robertson was born in Washington, D.C. to Eugene and Lois (Matthews) Robertson. Robertson grew up in Buckley, Washington.[1][2] He attended Green River College and City University. In 1985, Robertson graduated from Washington State Patrol Academy. In 1999, he graduated from FBI National Academy.[1][2]
Career
In 1983, Robertson was hired by the Washington State Patrol and in 1985, he became a Trooper for Washington State Patrol. Robertson attained the rank of Captain, serving Director of the Office of Government & Media Relations and Commander of the Office of Professional Standards, until 2002.[2]
On November 8, 1994, Robertson won the election and became a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 31, Position 1. He defeated Judi Roland with 57.77% of the votes.[3] On November 5, 1996, as an incumbent, Robertson won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 31, Position 1 by defeating Darrell Carrier with 64.25% of the votes.[4] On January 3, 1997, Robertson was elected as the House Republican Caucus Chair.[2]
In 2002, Robertson was appointed by President George W. Bush to become the US Marshal for United States Marshals Service for Western Washington. He served as a US Marshal until 2007. In 2007, Robertson became an Administrator for Valley Regional Fire Authority, until retirement in 2018.[2]
On November 3, 2020, Robertson won the election and became a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 31, Position 2. Robertson defeated Thomas R. Clark with 62.98% of the votes.[5][1][2]
Awards
Personal life
Robertson's former wife is Carolyn Robertson. They have five adult children. Robertson lives in Sumner, Washington.[2]