Christine Rolfes

Christine Margaret Rolfes^[1] (née Nasser, born March 25, 1967)^[2] is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she served as the Washington State Senator for the 23rd District between 2011 and 2023. The 23rd District includes Bainbridge Island, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Kingston, and parts of Bremerton.^[3]

Christine Rolfes
Member of the Washington Senate from the 23rd district
In office July 26, 2011 – August 15, 2023
Preceded by	Phil Rockefeller
Succeeded by	Drew Hansen
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 23rd district
In office January 8, 2007 – July 26, 2011
Preceded by	Beverly Woods
Succeeded by	Drew Hansen
Personal details
Born	Christine Margaret Nasser (1967-03-25) March 25, 1967 (age 58) North Tarrytown, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Leonard Rolfes
Children	2
Education	University of Virginia (BA) University of Washington (MPA)
Website	State Senate website

Rolfes has focused on funding and educational reform, small businesses, ferries, military and veteran families, opposition to housing,^[4] and the environment.^[5]

Biography

Rolfes was born in North Tarrytown, New York.^[2][6]

Rolfes earned a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia and then an MPA from the University of Washington.^[7]

From 2000 until 2006, Rolfes served on the Bainbridge Island City Council.^[8]

From January 2007 until July 2011, Rolfes served as a Democratic representative of the 23rd district in the Washington State House of Representatives.^[8][9][7]

In July 2011, Rolfes was appointed to serve as Washington State Senator for the 23rd District. She was then elected to that position in her own right on November 6, 2012.^[10]

On June 5, 2023, Rolfes was appointed to the Kitsap County board of commissioners.^[11] She was sworn in on June 20, and announced her intent to step down from her Senate seat on August 15.^[12]