Jeff Baxter (politician)

Jeffrey H. "Jeff" Baxter (born September 19, 1960) is a former American politician of the Republican Party. Baxter represented Washington's 4th Legislative District in the Washington State Senate for less than 10 months during 2011. Despite being the second choice of the Republican Precinct Committee Officers to current State Representative Matt Shea, he was appointed in February 2011 to fill the vacancy following Senator Bob McCaslin, Sr.'s resignation due to health difficulties.[1] Baxter was ultimately defeated in a special election on November 2011 to former State Representative and Spokane County District Court Judge Mike Padden by nearly 10 points.[2]

Jeff Baxter
Member of the Washington Senate
from the 4th legislative district
In office
February 14, 2011 (2011-02-14)  November 29, 2011 (2011-11-29)
Preceded byBob McCaslin, Sr.
Succeeded byMike Padden
Personal details
Born
Jeffrey H. Baxter

(1960-09-19) September 19, 1960
Yakima, Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Diane R. Baxter
Children2 sons
ResidenceMillwood, Washington
Alma materShorecrest High School
ProfessionCollection agency employee
Financial services small businessman
Military service
Branch/service United States Air Force
Years of service1980 1984 (4 years)

References

  1. "Baxter tapped to assume McCaslin's seat". spokesman.com. February 11, 2011. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
  2. "Legislative District 4 - State Senator". results.vote.wa.gov. December 6, 2011. Retrieved January 17, 2015.


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