Pam Roach

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Pam Roach
Washington State Senate District 31
Incumbent
Assumed office 1990
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Republican
Profession	Legislative Aide
Website	Senate website

Pam Roach is a Washington state senator, currently serving the 31st district.^[1] She has occupied her seat since 1990 and is a member of the Republican Party.

Education

Roach earned her BA in History from Brigham Young University in 1970. She went on to receive her teaching certificate in 1971.

Professional experience

Roach is a former weekend radio show host for KIRO. She has also worked as a legislative aide for Washington State Senator/King County Council Member Kent Pullen.

Political experience

Roach was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives, representing Washington in 1992 but was not elected. In 1996 she ran in the campaign for Governor of Washington but was unsuccessful. She has served in the Washington State Senate since 1991. She served as Republican Assistant Whip in the senate from 1993 to 1994.

Committee membership

• Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee, Washington State Senate
• Government Operations & Elections Committee, Washington State Senate
• Judiciary Committee, Washington State Senate

Personal life

Roach and her husband, Jim, have been married for 33 years and have five grown children.

External links

• Washington State Senate profile of Roach
• Vote Smart profile of Roach
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000

References

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