Dale Brandland

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Dale Brandland
Washington State Senate District 42
Incumbent
Assumed office 2002
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Police Officer
Website	Senate website

Dale Brandland is a senator in the Washington State Senate for the 42nd district.^[1]. Brandland is one of the 17 Republicans serving in the state senate, which is currently the minority party.

Education

Brandland graduated from the Police Science and Administration program from Washington State University in 1975. He went on to graduate from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy in 1998.

Professional experience

Brandland was in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1969. He the worked as a police officer for the Bellingham Police Department from 1976 to 1992. He then worked as sheriff for Whatcom County from 1992 to 2003.

Political experience

Brandland joined the Washington State Senate in 2002. He became the Republican Whip in 2007 and served in that position since.

Committee membership

• Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee, Washington State Senate
• Human Services & Corrections Committee, Washington State Senate
• Ways and Means Committee, Washington State Senate

Personal life

Brandland and his wife Jean have two children.

External links

• Legislative bio
• Project Vote Smart, Brandland bio
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
• Campaign website

References

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