Don Benton

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Don Benton
Washington State Senate District 1
Incumbent
Assumed office
1996
Current term ends
2013
Political party Republican
Profession Business Owner
Website Senate website

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Don Benton is a Washington state senator, currently serving the 17th district. His term expires in January 2013.[1] He is serving his fourth term in the Senate (1996, 2000, 2004, 2008), and is a member of the Republican Party. Previously he served in the Washington House of Representatives (1994).

Education

Benton earned his AA from College of the Canyons. He then graduated cum laude from Concordia University with a B.S. degree in management and communication.

Professional experience

Benton was the Co-Founder/President of Santa Clarita Temporaries Incorporated from 1979 to 1983. He worked as district manager and agent for Farmers Insurance Group from 1981 to 1988. He has worked as Founder and CEO of The Benton Group since 1988.

Political experience

Benton's political experience began with his work as a Republican Precinct Committeeman. He served in the Washington State House of Representatives from 1994 to 1996. He ran for office for the United States House of Representative, District 3 in 1998 but was not elected. In 2000 he served as chair of the Washington State Republican Party. He has served in the Washington State Senate since 1996.

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Personal life

Benton and his wife Mary have four children.

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