Brian Hatfield

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Brian Hatfield
Washington State Senate District 19
Incumbent
Assumed office 2007
Current term ends 2011
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Legislative Relations
Website	Senate website

Brian Hatfield is a Washington state senator, currently serving the 19th district.^[1] After serving ten years in the house he was appointed to the Senate in 2006, elected in 2007, 2008 and is a member of the Democratic Party.

Education

Hatfield earned his AA in Political Science from Grays Harbor College in 1987. He went on to receive his BA in Public Administration from Washington State University in 1989.

Professional experience

Hatfield worked as a legislative assistant for Washington State Senators Arlie DeJarnatt and Sid Snyder from 1989 to 1994. He also worked as a legislative and community relations liaison for Washington State Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen from 2004 to 2006.

Political experience

Hatfield was appointed to the Washington State House of Representatives in 1994, and he served in that position until 2004. He was then appointed to the Washington State Senate in January of 2007. He has served in the senate since.

Committee membership

• Agriculture and Rural Economic Development Committee, Washington State Senate
• Environment, Water & Energy Committee, Washington State Senate
• Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation Committee, Washington State Senate

Personal life

Hatfield is widowed with two children.

External links

• Washington State Senate profile of Hatfield
• Vote Smart profile of Hatfield
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994

References

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