Christine Rolfes

Christine Rolfes (born (1967-03-25) 25 March 1967[1]) is an American politician of the Democratic Party, serving as the Washington State Senator for the 23rd District since 2011. The 23rd District includes Bainbridge Island, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Kingston, and parts of Bremerton.[2] She focuses her work on funding and educational reform, small businesses, ferries, military and veteran families, and the environment.[3]

Christine Rolfes
Member of the Washington Senate
from the 23rd district
Assumed office
2011
Preceded byPhil Rockefeller
Personal details
Born (1967-03-25) 25 March 1967
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Leonard Rolfes
ResidenceBainbridge Island, Washington
Alma materUniversity of Washington
University of Virginia
WebsiteOfficial

Biography

Rolfes was born in New York City.[1]

Rolfes earned a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia and then an MPA from the University of Washington.[4]

From 2000 until 2006, Rolfes served on the Bainbridge Island City Council.[5]

From January 2007 until July 2011, Rolfes served as a Democratic representative of the 23rd district in the Washington State House of Representatives.[5][6][7]

In July 2011, Rolfes was appointed to serve as Washington State Senator for the 23rd District. She was then elected to that position in her own right on 6 November 2012.[4]

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References
  1. AWB (2014). Christine Rolfes. Association of Washington Business. Retrieved on 2014-01-08 from http://www.washingtonbusinessvotes.com/legislator/1745/ Archived 2014-01-08 at the Wayback Machine.
  2. "Senator Christine Rolfes". Archived from the original on 2012-03-21. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
  3. sdcadmin. "BiografĆ­a". Sen. Christine Rolfes. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
  4. One Common Ground (2013). Christine Rolfes' Biography. One Common Ground, Project Vote Smart. Retrieved on 2014-01-08 from http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/65880/christine-rolfes.
  5. Kitsap Sun (2013). Christine Rolfes. Kitsap Sun, 2013 Election Guide. Retrieved on 2014-01-08 from http://elections.kitsapsun.com/candidates/christine-rolfes.
  6. "Washington State Senate".
  7. Project Vote Smart - Rep. Rolfes


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