Eric E. Robertson (born December 6, 1963) is an

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law enforcement officer and politician from Washington. Robertson is a

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member of

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for

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. Robertson took office on January 11, 2021.

Early life and education

On December 6, 1963, Robertson was born in

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to Eugene and Lois (Matthews) Robertson. Robertson grew up in

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. Robertson attended

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and City University. In 1985, Robertson graduated from Washington State Patrol Academy. In 1999, Robertson graduated from

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Career

In 1983, Robertson was hired by the Washington State Patrol)and in 1985, he became a Trooper for

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. 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. On November 8, 1994, Robertson won the election and became a

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, Position 1. Robertson defeated Judi Roland with 57.77% of the votes. On November 5, 1996, as an incumbent, Robertson won the election and continued serving

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, Position 1. Robertson defeated Darrell Carrier with 64.25% of the votes. On January 3, 1997, Robertson was elected as the

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Republican Caucus Chair. In 2002, Robertson was appointed by President

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to become the US Marshal for

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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. On November 3, 2020, Robertson won the election and became a

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, Position 2. Robertson defeated Thomas R. Clark with 62.98% of the votes.

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. * 2012 Melvin Jones Fellow Award. Presented by Auburn Noon Lions. * 2018 President's Award. Presented by Washington Fire Chiefs Association.

Personal life

Robertson's former wife is Carolyn Robertson. They have five adult children. Robertson lives in

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References

External links

Washington State Legislature Legislative Manual 2021-2022

Canvass of the Returns of the General Election Held on November 3, 2020

Eric Robertson at ballotpedia.org

Eric Robertson at houserepublicans.wa.gov
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