Mike Chapman (politician)
American customs inspector and politician
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Michael C. Chapman[2] (born 1963)[3] is an American customs inspector and politician serving as a Democratic member of the Washington State Senate. He previously served as a member of the Washington State House of Representatives from 2017 to 2024.
Mike Chapman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington State Senate from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office December 6, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Van De Wege |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – December 6, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Van De Wege |
| Succeeded by | Adam Bernbaum |
| Clallam County Commissioner | |
| In office January 1, 2001 – January 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Carole Y. Boardman |
| Succeeded by | Randy Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1963 (age 62–63) Washington, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic (2007–present) |
Other political affiliations | Republican (before 2007) |
| Spouse | Bobbi Chapman[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Alma mater | Shoreline Community College (AA) Northwest University (BA) Duquesne University (MA)[1] |
Political career
Chapman was a County Commissioner for Clallam County, Washington from 2009 to 2017.[1]
Chapman was first elected to the state legislature in 2016.[4] He was reelected in 2018[5] and 2020.[6] Chapman represents the 24th Legislative District, which includes Clallam and Jefferson counties as well as parts of Grays Harbor County.[7]
Chapman was elected to the Washington State Senate in November 2024 and was sworn in on December 6, 2024.[8]
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Mike Chapman |
16,506 | 46.34% | |
| Republican | George Vrable |
13,239 | 37.17% | |
| Democratic | Tammy Ramsay | 5,871 | 16.48% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Chapman |
43,847 | 60.90% | |
| Republican | George Vrable | 28,150 | 39.10% | |
In 2018, Chapman and Jodi Wilke were the only candidates in the top-two primary for the District 24, Position 1 seat, so both advanced to the general election.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Chapman |
43,504 | 58.0% | |
| Republican | Jodi Wilke | 31,525 | 42.0% | |
Personal life
Chapman and his wife, Bobbi, have two sons, and live in Port Angeles, Washington.[9]
Before becoming an elected official, Chapman worked as a US Customs Inspector.[9]
