Skip Priest
Skip Priest was a Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives. He represented District 30-Position 2 from 2003-2010. Priest is a former Mayor of the City of Federal Way.
Biography
Priest is the owner of a Land Management and Business Consulting Firm.
Priest received his J.D. from the National Law Center at George Washington University. He earned his B.A. in political science from Willamette University.[1]
Committee assignments
While a member of the Washington House of Representatives, Priest served on the following committees:
- Education Committee, Washington State House
- Education Appropriations Committee, Washington State House
- Ways & Means Committee, Washington State House
Elections
2010
Priest did not run for re-election to the Washington House of Representatives District 30-Position 2 in 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Skip Priest won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, District 30-Position 2 receiving 53.49% of the vote (24,154 votes), defeating Democrat Carol Gregory who received 46.51% of the vote (21,006 votes).[2]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 30-Position 2 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Skip Priest (R)
|
24,154 | 53.49% | ||
| Carol Gregory (D) | 21,006 | 46.51% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Priest and his wife, Trisha Bennett, have two children.
External links
- Skip Priest's campaign website
- Washington House of Representatives - Rep. Priest
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998, 1994
- Skip Priest on Facebook
- Skip Priest on LinkedIn
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Washington House of Representatives District 30-Position 2 2003–2010 |
Succeeded by Katrina Asay (R) |
