Kevin Ranker
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| Kevin Ranker | |
|---|---|
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| Ranker in 2011 | |
| Member of the Washington State Senate from the 40th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Orcas Island, Washington |
Kevin Ranker is an American politician who is a member of the Democratic Party. He has represented District 40 since 2009 in the Washington State Senate.[1][2]
Prior to his election to the Senate, Ranker served as San Juan County Commissioner. In 2011, he was appointed as an Advisor to President Obama's National Ocean Council. He is also the Vice President of Pacific Northwest Economic Region, a partnership of ten U.S. states and Canadian provinces.[3]
Ranker was first elected in 2008, winning 58.6% of the vote against Republican Steve Van Luven.[4] He was re-elected in 2012 with 62.9% of the vote, defeating Republican John Swapp.[5]
Ranker lives on Orcas Island with his wife and daughter; his son serves in the U.S. Navy.[3]
References
- ↑ 40th Legislative District
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Sen. Ranker
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "About". kevinranker.org. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ↑ "Kevin Ranker". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ↑ "Legislative District 40". islandssounder.com. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
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