Michael C. Chapman (born 1963) is an American customs inspector and politician serving as a Democratic member of the

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Political career

Chapman was a County Commissioner for

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from 2009 to 2017. Chapman was first elected to the state legislature in 2016. He was reelected in 2018 and 2020. Chapman represents the 24th Legislative District, which includes

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counties as well as parts of Grays Harbor County.

Electoral record

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.

Personal life

Chapman and his wife, Bobbi, have two sons, and live in

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. Before becoming an elected official, Chapman worked as a US Customs Inspector.

References

Living people County commissioners in Washington (state) Democratic Party members of the Washington House of Representatives 21st-century American politicians 1963 births {{Washington-politician-stub