Dan Swecker
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| Dan Swecker | |
| Washington State Senate District 20 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1995 | |
| Current term ends 2013 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Business Owner |
| Website | Senate website |
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Dan Swecker is a Washington state senator, currently serving the 20th district. His term expires in January 2013.[1] He was appointed in January 1995, and subsequently elected in November 1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008. He has served as Republican Caucus Vice Chair, 2007-08 and as Assistant Majority Whip, 1997-98.
Education
Swecker attended the University of Washington. He went on to earn his AA from Tacoma Community College. He then received his BA in Cooperative Education from The Evergreen State College in 1973.
Professional experience
Swecker worked as a warrant officer in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969. He then worked as owner and operator of Swecker Salmon Farm. He has also worked as secretary and treasurer of Washington Fish Growers Association.
Political experience
Swecker was appointed to the Washington State Senate in January of 1995. He served as Assistant Majority Whip in from 1997 to 1998. He currently represents the 20th district in the Washington State Senate.
Committee membership
- Government Operations & Elections Committee, Washington State Senate
- Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation Committee, Washington State Senate
- Transportation Committee, Washington State Senate
Personal life
Swecker and his wife live in Rochester and have four children and two grandchildren.
External links
- Official Washington State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996
- 20th district map
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