Doug is serving his sixth term representing the 42nd Legislative District, which includes Birch Bay, Blaine, Deming, Everson, Ferndale, Lynden, Nooksack, Point Roberts, Sumas, and parts of Bellingham.

His priorities for the 2009 legislative session include strengthening families, empowering citizens and ensuring responsible state spending and government.

Prior to being elected to the House of Representatives, Doug worked as legislative affairs coordinator at the Department of Fish and Wildlife and as a policy analyst for the Washington State Senate.

He received a BA in government from Cornell University and a MA in political science and environmental policy from Western Washington University.

Doug and his wife, Tasha, are long-time residents of Whatcom County and raising their two daughters, Elsa and Addi, in Ferndale.