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{{short description |American law enforcement officer and politician from Washington}}
{{Short description|American law enforcement officer and politician from Washington}}
{{Other people |Eric Robertson}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
|name = Eric Robertson
|name = Eric Robertson
|state_house1 = Washington
|state_house = Washington
|district1 = [[Washington's 31st legislative district|31st]], Position 1
|district = [[Washington's 31st legislative district|31st]]
| alongside = [[Drew Stokesbary]]
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|term_start1 = January 1995
|term_end1 = January 1999
|term_start = January 11, 2021
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|term_end =
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|predecessor1 = Judi Roland
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|predecessor = [[Morgan Irwin]]
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|successor1 = Mike Stensen
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|successor =
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|term_start1 = January 9, 1995
|term_end1 = May 31, 1998
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|predecessor1 = [[Judith Roland]]
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|successor1 = Darrel Gordon
|state_house2 = Washington
|state_house2 = Washington
|district2 = [[Washington's 31st legislative district|31st]], Position 2
|birth_place = [[Washington, D.C.]], U.S.
|term_start2 = January 11, 2021
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|term_end2 =
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|predecessor2 = [[Morgan Irwin]]
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|successor2 =
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1963|12|6}}
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1963|12|6}}
|party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
|party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
|occupation = Trooper, US Marshall, Politician
|occupation = Trooper, US Marshal, Politician
|spouse = Carolyn Robertson
|spouse = Carolyn (nee Hosford) Robertson (1989-2010)
|children = 5
|children = 5
}}
}}


'''Eric E. Robertson''' (born December 6, 1963)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Legislative Manual 2021-2022|url=https://leg.wa.gov/LIC/Documents/Historical/Legislative%20Manuals/Legislative%20Manual%20-%20Red%20Book%202021_ONLINE.pdf|publisher=[[Washington State Legislature]]}}</ref> is an [[Americans|American]] law enforcement officer and politician from Washington. Robertson is a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of [[Washington House of Representatives]] for [[Washington's 31st legislative district|District 31]]. Robertson took office on January 11, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=1 December 2020|title=Canvass of the Returns of the General Election Held on November 3, 2020|url=https://www.sos.wa.gov/_assets/elections/research/official%20canvass%20of%20the%20returns%20g2020_%20certification%2012%2001%202020.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=|publisher=[[State of Washington]] Secretary of State}}</ref>
'''Eric E. Robertson''' (born December 6, 1963) is an [[Americans|American]] law enforcement officer and politician from Washington. Robertson is a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of [[Washington House of Representatives]] for [[Washington's 31st legislative district|District 31]]. Robertson took office on January 11, 2021.


== Early life ==
== 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]].<ref name="auburnexaminer_robertson2020"/><ref name="votesmart_robertson"/> Robertson attended [[Green River College]] and [[City University of Seattle|City University]]. In 1985, Robertson graduated from Washington State Patrol Academy. In 1999, Robertson graduated from [[FBI National Academy]].<ref name="auburnexaminer_robertson2020"/><ref name="votesmart_robertson"/>
On December 6, 1963, Robertson was born in [[Washington, D.C.]]. <ref name="votesmart_robertson"/>


== Career ==
== Career ==
In 1985, Robertson became a Trooper for Washington State Patrol, until 2002. <ref name="votesmart_robertson"/>
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.<ref name="votesmart_robertson"/>


On November 8, 1994, Robertson won the election and became a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of [[Washington House of Representatives]] for [[Washington's 31st legislative district|District 31]], Position 1. Robertson defeated Judi Roland with 57.77% of the votes. <ref>{{cite web |URL=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=290840 |title=WA House District 31 Seat 1 |website=ourcampaigns.com |date=November 8, 1994 |accessdate=August 28, 2021}}</ref> On November 5, 1996, as an incumbent, Robertson won the election and continued serving [[Washington House of Representatives]] for [[Washington's 31st legislative district|District 31]], Position 1. Robertson defeated Darrell Carrier with 64.25% of the votes. <ref>{{cite web |URL=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=280003 |title=WA House District 31 Seat 1 |website=ourcampaigns.com |date=November 5, 1996 |accessdate=August 28, 2021}}</ref> On January 3, 1997, Robertson was elected as the [[Washington House of Representatives|House]] Republican Caucus Chair. <ref name="votesmart_robertson">{{cite web |URL=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/3231/eric-robertson |title=Eric Robertson's Biography |publisher=[[Vote Smart]] |accessdate=August 28, 2021}}</ref>
On November 8, 1994, Robertson won the election and became a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of [[Washington House of Representatives]] for [[Washington's 31st legislative district|District 31]], Position 1. Robertson defeated [[Judith Roland|Judi Roland]] with 57.77% of the votes.<ref>{{cite web |URL=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=290840 |title=WA House District 31 Seat 1 |website=ourcampaigns.com |date=November 8, 1994 |accessdate=August 28, 2021}}</ref> On November 5, 1996, as an incumbent, Robertson won the election and continued serving [[Washington House of Representatives]] for [[Washington's 31st legislative district|District 31]], Position 1. Robertson defeated Darrell Carrier with 64.25% of the votes.<ref>{{cite web |URL=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=280003 |title=WA House District 31 Seat 1 |website=ourcampaigns.com |date=November 5, 1996 |accessdate=August 28, 2021}}</ref> On January 3, 1997, Robertson was elected as the [[Washington House of Representatives|House]] Republican Caucus Chair.<ref name="votesmart_robertson">{{cite web |URL=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/3231/eric-robertson |title=Eric Robertson's Biography |publisher=[[Vote Smart]] |accessdate=August 28, 2021}}</ref>


In 2002, Robertson became an US Marshal for [[United States Marshals Service]], until 2007. In 2007, Robertson became an Administrator for Valley Regional Fire Authority, until 2018. <ref name="votesmart_robertson"/>
In 2002, Robertson was appointed by President [[George W. Bush]] to become the US Marshal for [[United States Marshals Service]] for Western Washington. Robertson served as a US Marshal until 2007. In 2007, Robertson became an Administrator for Valley Regional Fire Authority, until retirement in 2018.<ref name="votesmart_robertson"/>


On November 3, 2020, Robertson won the election and became a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of [[Washington House of Representatives]] for [[Washington's 31st legislative district|District 31]], Position 2. Robertson defeated Thomas R. Clark with 62.98% of the votes.<ref>{{cite web |URL=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=908000 |title=WA House District 31 Seat 2 |website=ourcampaigns.com |date=November 3, 2000 |accessdate=August 29, 2021}}</ref><ref name="votesmart_robertson"/>
On November 3, 2020, Robertson won the election and became a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of [[Washington House of Representatives]] for [[Washington's 31st legislative district|District 31]], Position 2. Robertson defeated Thomas R. Clark with 62.98% of the votes.<ref>{{cite web |URL=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=908000 |title=WA House District 31 Seat 2 |website=ourcampaigns.com |date=November 3, 2000 |accessdate=August 29, 2021}}</ref><ref name="auburnexaminer_robertson2020">{{cite web |URL=https://auburnexaminer.com/former-representative-and-law-enforcement-professional-eric-robertson-announces-his-campaign-for-state-representative/amp/ |title=Former Representative and Law Enforcement Professional Eric Robertson announces his campaign for State Representative |website=auburnexaminer.com |date=2020 |accessdate=August 29, 2021}}</ref><ref name="votesmart_robertson"/>

== Awards ==
* 2006 Director's Honorary Award. Presented by United States Marshals Service Director John Clark.
* 2011 Lion of the Year. Presented by Auburn Noon Lions.<ref name="auburnexaminer_robertson2020"/>
* 2012 Melvin Jones Fellow Award. Presented by Auburn Noon Lions.<ref>{{cite web |URL=https://www.auburn-reporter.com/news/vrfas-robertson-honored/ |title=VRFA’s Robertson honored - Valley Regional Fire Authority Administrator Eric Robertson recently received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for achieving the highest standard of humanitarian service |website=auburn-reporter.com |date=July 3, 2012 |accessdate=August 29, 2021}}</ref>
* 2018 President's Award. Presented by Washington Fire Chiefs Association.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Robertson's wife is Carolyn Robertson. They have five children. Robertson and his family live in Sumner, Washington. <ref name="votesmart_robertson"/>
Robertson's former wife is Carolyn Robertson. They have five adult children. Robertson lives in [[Sumner, Washington]].<ref name="votesmart_robertson"/>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://leg.wa.gov/LIC/Documents/Historical/Legislative%20Manuals/Legislative%20Manual%20-%20Red%20Book%202021_ONLINE.pdf Washington State Legislature Legislative Manual 2021-2022]
* [https://www.sos.wa.gov/_assets/elections/research/official%20canvass%20of%20the%20returns%20g2020_%20certification%2012%2001%202020.pdf Canvass of the Returns of the General Election Held on November 3, 2020]
* [https://ballotpedia.org/Eric_Robertson Eric Robertson at ballotpedia.org]
* [https://ballotpedia.org/Eric_Robertson Eric Robertson at ballotpedia.org]
* [https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=110167 Eric Robertson at ourcampaigns.com]
* [https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=110167 Eric Robertson at ourcampaigns.com]
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Latest revision as of 21:31, 3 December 2024

For other people named Eric Robertson, see Eric Robertson (disambiguation).
Eric Robertson
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 31st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Serving with Drew Stokesbary
Preceded byMorgan Irwin
In office
January 9, 1995 – May 31, 1998
Preceded byJudith Roland
Succeeded byDarrel Gordon
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
Personal details
Born (1963-12-06) December 6, 1963 (age 61)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCarolyn (nee Hosford) Robertson (1989-2010)
Children5
OccupationTrooper, US Marshal, Politician

Eric E. Robertson (born December 6, 1963) is an American law enforcement officer and politician from Washington. Robertson is a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 31. Robertson took office on January 11, 2021.

Early life and education

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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] Robertson attended Green River College and City University. In 1985, Robertson graduated from Washington State Patrol Academy. In 1999, Robertson graduated from FBI National Academy.[1][2]

Career

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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. Robertson 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. Robertson defeated 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. Robertson 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

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  • 2006 Director's Honorary Award. Presented by United States Marshals Service Director John Clark.
  • 2011 Lion of the Year. Presented by Auburn Noon Lions.[1]
  • 2012 Melvin Jones Fellow Award. Presented by Auburn Noon Lions.[6]
  • 2018 President's Award. Presented by Washington Fire Chiefs Association.

Personal life

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Robertson's former wife is Carolyn Robertson. They have five adult children. Robertson lives in Sumner, Washington.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Former Representative and Law Enforcement Professional Eric Robertson announces his campaign for State Representative". auburnexaminer.com. 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Eric Robertson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  3. ^ "WA House District 31 Seat 1". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 1994. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  4. ^ "WA House District 31 Seat 1". ourcampaigns.com. November 5, 1996. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  5. ^ "WA House District 31 Seat 2". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2000. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  6. ^ "VRFA's Robertson honored - Valley Regional Fire Authority Administrator Eric Robertson recently received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for achieving the highest standard of humanitarian service". auburn-reporter.com. July 3, 2012. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
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