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Christopher Hurst
| Christopher Hurst | ||
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| Washington House Of Representatives District 31b | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999 - 2003 | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $42,106/year | |
| Per diem | $90/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 10/12/1954 | |
| Place of birth | Seattle, WA | |
| Profession | Law enforcement | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Hurst earned his AA in Aviation and a certification as a Peace Officer. Hurst received his Federal Aviation Administration Certification as a Transport Pilot. He is a police detective.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hurst served on the following committees:
| Washington Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Business and Financial Services | ||||
| • Government Accountability and Oversight, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hurst served on the following committees:
| Washington Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business and Financial Services | ||||
| • Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Chair | ||||
| • State Government and Tribal Affairs | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hurst served on the following committees:
| Washington Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Financial Institutions and Insurance | ||||
| • Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness | ||||
| • State Government and Tribal Affairs | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Hurst won re-election in the 2012 election for Washington House of Representatives District 31b. Hurst was unopposed in the blanket primary on August 7, 2012 and defeated Lisa Connors (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 31b, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Christopher Hurst Incumbent |
55.3% | 32,462 | |
| Republican | Lisa Connors | 44.7% | 26,237 | |
| Total Votes | 58,699 | |||
2010
Christopher Hurst was re-elected to the Washington State House of Representatives District 31b. He defeated Daniel Geske in the August 17, 2010 primary. He defeated Republican Patrick Reed in the November 2, 2010 general election.[4]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 31b General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Christopher Hurst (D)
|
27,396 | |||
| Patrick Reed (R) | 19,815 | |||
| Washington House of Representatives, District 31b Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Christopher Hurst (D)
|
14,094 | 57.97% | ||
| Patrick Reed (R)
|
7,614 | 31.32% | ||
| Daniel Geske (R) | 2,606 | 10.72% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Christopher Hurst won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, District 31 receiving 58.69% of the vote (32,405 votes), defeating Republican Sharon Hanek who received 41.31% of the vote (22,806 votes).[5]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 23(2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Christopher Hurst (D)
|
32,405 | 58.69% | ||
| Sharon Hanek (R) | 22,806 | 41.31% | ||
Campaign donors
In Washington, there is a $1,600 campaign contribution limit for donations to partisan House candidates.[6]
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Hurst was up for re-election, he collected $130,234 in donations.[7]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Washington House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Christopher Hurst's campaign in 2010 | |
| 08 Citizens For Christopher Hurst Campaign | $3,380 |
| Delta Dental | $2,400 |
| Seattle Police Officers Guild | $2,400 |
| Justice PAC | $2,100 |
| Premera Blue Cross | $1,700 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $130,234 |
2008
Listed below are the five largest contributors to Christopher Hurst's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| House Democratic Campaign Committee of Washington | $39,949 |
| 31st District Democrats | $4,000 |
| 31st District Democratic Organization | $2,400 |
| Washington State Council of Police & Sheriffs | $2,400 |
| Progressive Casualty Insurance | $1,850 |
Scorecards
Freedom Foundation
- See also: Freedom Foundation's Big Spender List
The Freedom Foundation releases its Big Spender List annually. The Institute ranks all Washington legislators based on their total proposed tax and fee increases. To find each legislator’s total, the Institute adds up the 10-year tax increases or decreases, as estimated by Washington’s Office of Financial Management, of all bills sponsored or co-sponsored by that legislator. [8]
2012
Hurst proposed a 10-year increase in state taxes and fees of $76 million, the 55th highest amount of proposed new taxes and fees of the 93 Washington state representatives on the Freedom Foundation’s 2012 Big Spender List.[9]
Personal
Hurst and his wife, April, have two children.
Recent news
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Christopher Hurst News Feed
- Newton County Jail Blotter for May 24, 2013 - newtoncitizen
- House Democrats approve tax package to finance school upgrades - Crosscut
- Medical weed could jinx recreational dope market in Washington state - Reuters
- Lawmakers act quickly with marijuana law fix - The Spokesman Review
- Pot, as it's defined, stymies prosecutor - The Spokesman Review
- Greg Quill tribute: Star columnist was outstanding Aussie writer and musician - Toronto Star
- Bars, restaurants get more options to buy booze - TheNewsTribune.com
- Real estate transactions for May 6, 2013 - Bradenton Herald
- $7.7 million to go to Sandy Hook families - Ct Post
- Deeds Recorded - April 28, 2013 - Lancaster Newspapers
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External links
- Christopher Hurst's personal website
- Washington House of Representatives - Rep. Hurst
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hurst
- ↑ C-SPAN, "AP Election Results - Washington State House of Representatives," accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," retrieved July 16, 2012
- ↑ Washington Legislature Official primary results SOS
- ↑ Washington State Election Results
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission "Contribution Limits"
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ Freedom Foundation's 2012 Big Spender List
- ↑ Freedom Foundation's 2012 list of Washington state representatives by proposed new taxes and fees
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