Joseph Zarelli

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Joseph Zarelli
Washington State Senate District 18
Incumbent
Assumed office 1996
Current term ends 2012
Political party	Republican
Profession	Business Owner
Website	Senate website

Joseph Zarelli is a Washington state senator, currently serving the 18th district. His term expires in January 2013.^[1] He is serving his fourth full term in the Senate (1996, 2000, 2004, 2008), and is a member of the Republican Party. He has held the leadership positions of Majority Caucus Vice Chair in 2003 and Republican Caucus Vice Chair, 2001-02.

Education

Zarelli earned his AAS from Clark College.

Professional experience

Zarelli served in the United States Navy from 1982 to 1989. He is the president of JP Zarelli, Incorporated.

Political experience

Zarelli was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives for Washington, District 3, in 2002. He has served in the Washington State Senate since 2006. In 2003 he was the Senate Majority Leader. He went on to become Republican Leader of the Washington State Senate in 2005.

Committee membership

• Economic Development, Trade & Innovation Committee, Washington State Senate
• Rules Committee, Washington State Senate
• Ways and Means Committee, Washington State Senate

Personal life

Zarelli and his wife have four daughters and two grandchildren.

External links

• Official Washington State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart profile
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1994
• 18th district map

References

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