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Larry Haler
Larry Haler (b. January 24, 1951) is a former Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 8-Position 2. He was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
Biography
Haler received his MBA from City University in 2001 after earning his B.A. in liberal arts from Pacific Lutheran University in 1974. Haler was chair of the Benton County Republican Party from 1976 to 1978. Haler has also been a Precinct Committee Officer for the Benton County Republican Party since 1974. After 1978, he served as State Committeeman for the Benton County Republican Party from 1986 to 1988. From 1994 to 1996, he was Mayor Pro Tempore for the City of Richland. He then served as Mayor of the City of Richland from 1996 to 2000. He was also a member of the Richland City Council from 1990 to 2004.
Haler is Senior Training Specialist/Program Manager at the Hazardous Materials Management and Emergency Response Training and Education Center for the United States Department of Energy. Haler had worked for United Nuclear Corporation as a Certified Reactor Control Room Operator from 1974 to 1982. He was also Lead Reactor Operator Control Room Certification N-Reactor Trainer from 1980 to 1982. From 1982 to 1983, he was Manager of Certification Training for United Nuclear Corporation. He then worked as Senior Engineer from 1983 to 1986. Haler has worked as Senior Training Specialist for the following companies: General Physics Corporation from 1985 to 1986, Rockwell Hanford Company form 1986 to 1988, Westinghouse Hanford from 1988 to 1996, and Fluor Hanford, Incorporated from 1996 to 2005.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Higher Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Haler served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Higher Education, Assistant Ranking Minority Member |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Haler served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs |
| • Higher Education |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Haler served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Higher Education |
| • Technology, Energy and Communications |
| • Trade Policy |
| • Ways & Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Haler served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Early Learning and Children's Services |
| • Education Appropriations |
| • Higher Education |
| • Technology, Energy and Communications |
| • Trade Policy |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Larry Haler did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 20, 2016.
Incumbent Larry Haler defeated Steve Simmons in the Washington House of Representatives, District 8-Position 2 general election.[2]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 8-Position 2 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Larry Haler Incumbent |
59.84% | 34,579 | |
| Republican | Steve Simmons | 40.16% | 23,211 | |
| Total Votes | 57,790 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Larry Haler and Steve Simmons were unopposed in the Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2 top two primary.[3][4]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 8-Position 2 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Larry Haler Incumbent | |
| Republican | Steve Simmons | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||
2014
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2014. A blanket primary election took place on August 5, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 17, 2014. Eric Kalia (D) and incumbent Larry Haler (R) were unopposed in the primary. Kalia was defeated by Haler in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Larry Haler Incumbent |
78.6% | 32,188 | |
| Democratic | Eric Kalia | 21.4% | 8,775 | |
| Total Votes | 40,963 | |||
2012
Haler won re-election in the 2012 election for Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2. Haler advanced past the blanket primary on August 7, 2012, and defeated Richard Reuther (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry Haler Incumbent |
72.4% | 42,953 | |
| Democratic | Richard Reuther | 27.6% | 16,358 | |
| Total Votes | 59,311 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |
Larry Haler Incumbent |
54.7% | 13,663 | |
| Democratic | Richard Reuther |
24.2% | 6,035 | |
| Republican | Bob Parks | 21.1% | 5,278 | |
| Total Votes | 24,976 | |||
2010
Larry Haler was re-elected to the Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2. He ran unopposed in the August 17, 2010, primary and the November 2, 2010, general election.
| Washington House of Representatives, District 8-Position 2 Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Larry Haler (R)
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24,882 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Larry Haler won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, District 8-Position 2 receiving 60.18% of the vote (33,987 votes), defeating Republican Rob Welch who received 39.82% of the vote (22,493 votes).
| Washington House of Representatives, District 8-Position 2 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Larry Haler (R)
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33,987 | 60.18% | ||
| Rob Welch (R) | 22,493 | 39.82% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Haler's endorsements included the following:[10]
- Washington State Council of Fire Fighters
- United Association 598
- Washington Education Association PAC
- Washington State School Retire’s Association PAC
- Public School Employees
- The Washington State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police
- Washington Food Industry Association
- Washington Interior Systems Union No. 41
- Washington Association of Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS)
- (S.M.A.R.T.) Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Union
- John Umbarger, Tri-Citian of the Year 2010
- Tri-Cities Republican Women’s Club
- Mainstream Republicans of Washington
Presidential preference
2012
Larry Haler endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[11]
Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 28.
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2018
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In 2018, the Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 8 through March 8.
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2017
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In 2017, the Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 9 through April 23. There were also special sessions. The first special session was April 24 through May 23. The second special session was May 23 through June 21. The third special session was June 21 through July 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the 64th Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 11 through March 10. The legislature held a special session from March 11 to March 29 to pass a supplemental budget.
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2015
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In 2015, the 64th Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 12 through April 24. The legislature was in special session from April 29 to May 28, May 29 to June 27 and June 28 to July 10.[12]
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2014
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In 2014, the 63rd Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 13 to March 14.[13]
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2013
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In 2013, the 63rd Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 14 to April 29.
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2012
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In 2012, the 62nd Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 9 to March 8.[14]
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2011
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In 2011, the 62nd Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 10 through April 24.
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Missed Votes Report
- See also: Washington House of Representatives and Washington State Senate
In March 2014, Washington Votes, a legislative information website, released its annual Missed Votes Report, which provides detailed missed roll call votes on bills for every state legislator during the 2014 legislative session.[15] The 2014 regular session included a total of 515 votes in the State House and 396 in the State Senate, as well as 1,372 bills introduced total in the legislature and 237 bills passed. Out of all roll call votes, 90 individual legislators did not miss any votes. Three individual legislators missed more than 50 votes.[15] Haler missed 20 votes in a total of 1211 roll calls.
Freedom Foundation
The Freedom Foundation releases its Big Spender List annually. The Institute ranks all Washington legislators based on their total proposed tax and fee increases. To find each legislator’s total, the Institute adds up the 10-year tax increases or decreases, as estimated by Washington’s Office of Financial Management, of all bills sponsored or co-sponsored by that legislator.[16]
2012
Haler proposed a 10-year increase in state taxes and fees of $72.6 million, tied for the 61st highest amount of proposed new taxes and fees of the 93 Washington state representatives on the Freedom Foundation’s 2012 Big Spender List.
- See also: Washington Freedom Foundation Legislative Scorecard (2012)
The Freedom Foundation also issued its 2012 Informed Voter Guide for Washington State voters, including a legislative score card documenting how Washington State legislators voted upon bills the Foundation deemed important legislation. The legislation analyzed covered budget, taxation, and pension issues.[17] A 
sign indicates a bill more in line with the Foundation's stated goals, and a 
sign indicates a bill out of step with the Foundation's values. Here's how Haler voted on the specific pieces of legislation:
| 2012 House Scorecard - Larry Haler | |||||||||||
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| Bill #6636 (Balanced budget requirement)
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Bill #5967 (House Democrats budget)
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Bill #6582 (Local transportation tax increases)
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Bill #6378 (Pension reforms)
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| Y | N | N | Y | ||||||||
Personal
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Haler has a wife, Jenifer.
Recent news
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See also
- Washington State Legislature
- Washington House of Representatives
- Washington House of Representatives Committees
- Washington Joint Committees
- Washington state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Profile by Vote-USA
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Larry Haler on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2014 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 5, 2014, Official Primary Results," accessed August 5, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Official general election results, 2014," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed July 16, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 07, 2012 Primary Results - Legislative - All Results," accessed August 15, 2012
- ↑ Larry Haler, "Endorsements," accessed October 4, 2016
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Washington State Elected Officials and Leaders," February 13, 2012
- ↑ Multi State, "2015 State Legislative Session Dates," accessed July 13, 2015
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Washington Policy Center, "2014 Missed Votes Report for Legislators Released," March 18, 2014
- ↑ Freedom Foundation, "2012 Big Spender List," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ My Freedom Foundation, "Home," accessed June 18, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2 2005–2019 |
Succeeded by Matt Boehnke (R) |
