Dan Newhouse
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Daniel Milton Newhouse (born July 10, 1955) is an American politician and agricultural scientist serving as the U.S. representative for Washington's 4th congressional district. The district covers much of the central third of the state, including Yakima and the Tri-Cities. Before his election to Congress, Newhouse served as director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture and as a member of the Washington House of Representatives. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Dan Newhouse | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 4th district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Doc Hastings |
Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture | |
In office February 13, 2009 – March 11, 2013 | |
Governor | |
Preceded by | Valoria Loveland |
Succeeded by | Don Hover |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
In office January 13, 2003 – February 17, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Barbara Lisk |
Succeeded by | David Taylor |
Personal details | |
Born | Daniel Milton Newhouse (1955-07-10) July 10, 1955 (age 68) Sunnyside, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) |
Carol Hammond
(m. 1982; died 2017)Joan Galvin (m. 2018) |
Children | 2 |
Parent |
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Education | Washington State University (BS) |
Website | House website |
Newhouse was one of ten House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump during Trump's second impeachment,[1][2] and one of two Republicans to vote for impeachment and win renomination and reelection in 2022, along with David Valadao of California.