Richard DeBolt
Richard DeBolt (Republican Party) was a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 20-Position 1. He assumed office in 1997. He left office on January 11, 2021.
DeBolt (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 20-Position 1. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
DeBolt earned his B.A. in International Relations from the University of Wyoming in 1989. DeBolt previously was Director of United States External Relations for TransAlta, Centralia. He is a former Director of The Chamber of Chehalis-Centralia.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
DeBolt was assigned to the following committees:
- Capital Budget Committee, Ranking Minority Member
- Environment & Energy Committee
- Health Care and Wellness Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Capital Budget |
| • Health Care and Wellness |
| • Technology and Economic Development |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, DeBolt served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Capital Budget, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Health Care and Wellness |
| • Technology and Economic Development, Assistant Ranking Minority Member |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, DeBolt served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Capital Budget |
| • Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs |
| • Government Operations and Elections |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, DeBolt served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Energy Supply & Energy Conservation |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, DeBolt served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Energy Supply & Energy Conservation |
| • Local Government and Housing |
| • Rules |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Richard DeBolt did not file for re-election.
2018
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 20-Position 1
Incumbent Richard DeBolt defeated John Thompson in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 20-Position 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Richard DeBolt (R) | 62.1 | 38,225 |
| John Thompson (D) | 37.9 | 23,365 | ||
| Total votes: 61,590 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 20-Position 1
Incumbent Richard DeBolt and John Thompson advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 20-Position 1 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Richard DeBolt (R) | 60.3 | 19,563 |
| ✔ | John Thompson (D) | 39.7 | 12,874 | |
| Total votes: 32,437 | |||
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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 Richard DeBolt ran unopposed in the Washington House of Representatives, District 20-Position 1 general election.[2]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 20-Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Richard DeBolt Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Richard DeBolt ran unopposed in the Washington House of Representatives District 20-Position 1 top two primary.[3][4]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 20-Position 1 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Richard DeBolt Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| 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. Incumbent Richard DeBolt (R) and Michael Savoca (I) were unopposed in the primary. DeBolt defeated Savoca in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Richard DeBolt Incumbent |
65.5% | 27,191 | |
| Independent | Michael Savoca | 34.5% | 14,294 | |
| Total Votes | 41,485 | |||
2012
DeBolt ran in the 2012 election for Washington House of Representatives District 20-Position 1. DeBolt ran unopposed in the blanket primary on August 7, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[8]
2010
Richard DeBolt was re-elected to the Washington House of Representatives District 20-Position 1. He was unopposed in the August 17, 2010, primary. He defeated Democrat Corinne Tobeck in the November 2, 2010, general election.
| Washington House of Representatives, District 20-Position 1 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Richard DeBolt (R)
|
36,363 | |||
| Corinne Tobeck (D) | 20,278 | |||
| Washington House of Representatives, District 20-Position 1 Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Richard DeBolt (R)
|
21,984 | 65.85% | ||
| Corinne Tobeck (D)
|
11,403 | 34.15% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Richard DeBolt won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, District 20-Position 1 receiving 57.13% of the vote (35,457 votes), defeating Democrat Mike Rechner who received 42.87% of the vote (26,605 votes).
| Washington House of Representatives, District 20-Position 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Richard DeBolt (R)
|
35,457 | 57.13% | ||
| Mike Rechner (D) | 26,605 | 42.87% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Richard DeBolt endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[9]
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- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
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- Children's Campaign Fund — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against CCF's position.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their stances on small business issues.
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- Washington Community Action Network — Legislators are scored on their votes on 25 bills identified by WCAN to have "the most direct impact on racial equity."
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2011.
- Association of Washington Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
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- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
Personal
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DeBolt and his wife, Amy, have two children.
See also
- Washington State Legislature
- Washington House of Representatives
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Washington House of Representatives Committees
- Washington Joint Committees
- Washington state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Richard DeBolt's personal 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, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Richard DeBolt 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
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Washington State Elected Officials and Leaders," February 13, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Washington House of Representatives District 20-Position 1 1997–2021 |
Succeeded by Peter Abbarno (R) |
