Paull Shin

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Paull Shin
Washington State Senate District 21
Incumbent
Assumed office 1999
Current term ends 2011
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Retired
Website	Senate website

Paull Shin is a Washington state senator, currently serving the 21st district.^[1] He has occupied the senate seat since 1999 and is a member of the Democratic Party. Shin is currently serving as Vice President Pro Tempore.

Education

Shin earned his BA from Brigham Young University. He went on to receive his MA in Public/International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh. He then earned his PhD from the University of Washington.

Professional experience

Shin used to teach at the college level. He is now retired.

Political experience

Shin served in the Washington State House of Representatives from 1993 to 1994. He has served in the Washington State Senate since 1999. He was Vice President Pro Tempore in the senate from 2001 to 2002, again in 2005, and currently serves in that position.

Committee membership

• Agriculture and Rural Economic Development Committee, Washington State Senate
• Economic Development, Trade & Innovation Committee, Washington State Senate
• Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee, Washington State Senate

Personal life

Shin and his wife Donna have two children.

External links

• Senate profile of Paull Shin
• Vote Smart profile of Shin
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1992
• Shin state-sponsored website

References

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