Rick Larsen
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 2nd district |
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Assumed office January 3, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Jack Metcalf |
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June 15, 1965 Arlington, Washington, USA |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Tiia Larsen |
| Children | Robert Larsen, Per Larsen |
| Residence | Lake Stevens, Washington |
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Pacific Lutheran University (BA) University of Minnesota (MPA) |
| Occupation | Public affairs director |
| Religion | Methodist |
Richard Ray "Rick" Larsen (born June 15, 1965) is the United States Representative for Washington's 2nd congressional district and a member of the Democratic Party. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2000 and was re-elected in each of the eight subsequent elections, most recently in 2016.
Larsen is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Born in Arlington, Washington, he attended Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Minnesota, earning a master's degree in public affairs. He formerly worked as director of public affairs for the Washington State Dental Association and as a lobbyist for the dental profession. He also worked for the city of Everett, Washington as director of economic development for the city's port.
Before being elected to the House, Larsen gained political experience when he served as a Snohomish County Councilman and as chair of the Snohomish County Council.
On December 8, 2011, three staff members of Larsen were fired by Larsen after they were tweeting insults about Larsen and bragging about drinking on the job in Larsen's Washington D.C. office. Larsen's office fired the offending staffers within hours.
In 2006, CQPolitics described him:
Larsen, a member of the centrist New Democrat Coalition in the House, has carved an image as a moderate that appeals to crucial swing voters in the politically competitive coastal district in the northwestern corner of Washington State. He still maintains support from centers surrounding the port cities of Everett and Bellingham.
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