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Scott White (Washington)
Scott White was a Democratic member of the Washington State Senate from January 10, 2011, until his death on October 21, 2011.[1] He was serving as Majority Whip at the time.
White formerly was a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 46-Position 1 from 2009 to 2011. White served as an Assistant Majority Whip. He served as the chair of the 46th District Democrats from 2003 to 2007.
Biography
White earned his B.A. in political science. White was a part-time instructor of Public Policy for the Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington. He was also a former Chief of Staff for the Metropolitan King County Council.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, White served on the following committees:
- Transportation Committee, Washington State Senate, Vice Chair
- Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee, Washington State Senate
- Rules Committee, Washington State Senate
- Joint Transportation Committee
Elections
2010
- See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2010
Scott White was elected to the Washington State Senate District 46. He ran unopposed in the August 17, 2010, primary and in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3][4]
| Washington State Senate, District 46 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Scott White (D)
|
40,542 | 100% | ||
| Washington State Senate, District 46 Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Scott White (D)
|
21,812 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Scott White won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, District 46-Position 1 receiving 71.58% of the vote (42,410 votes), defeating Democrat Gerry Pollet who received 28.42% of the vote (16,842 votes).[5]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 46-Position 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Scott White (D)
|
42,410 | 71.58% | ||
| Gerry Pollet (D) | 16,842 | 28.42% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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White and his wife, Alison, had two children.
External links
- Scott White's official campaign website
- Washington House of Representatives - Rep. White (dead link)
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Biography of Scott White provided by the Senate Democratic Campaign Committee
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Washington Votes profile of White as Representative
- Scott White on Facebook
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ken Jacobsen |
Washington State Senate District 46 January 10, 2011–October 21, 2011 |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Washington House of Representatives District 46-Position 1 2009–2011 |
Succeeded by Dave Frockt |
