Eric Robertson

Eric E. Robertson (born December 6, 1963) is an American law enforcement officer and politician from Washington. Robertson is a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 31. Robertson took office on January 11, 2021. Early life and education On December 6, 1963, Robertson was born in Washington, D.C. to Eugene and Lois (Matthews) Robertson. Robertson grew up in Buckley, Washington. Robertson attended Green River College and City University. In 1985, Robertson graduated from Washington State Patrol Academy. In 1999, Robertson graduated from FBI National Academy. Career In 1983, Robertson was hired by the [(Washington State Patrol)] and in 1985, he became a Trooper for Washington State Patrol. Robertson attained the rank of Captain, serving Director of the Office of Government & Media Relations and Commander of the Office of Professional Standards, until 2002. On November 8, 1994, Robertson won the election and became a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 31, Position 1. Robertson defeated Judi Roland with 57.77% of the votes. On November 5, 1996, as an incumbent, Robertson won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 31, Position 1. Robertson defeated Darrell Carrier with 64.25% of the votes. On January 3, 1997, Robertson was elected as the House Republican Caucus Chair.