Doug is serving his fifth 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 2007 legislative session include strengthening families, empowering citizens, and limiting government.

In November 2006, Doug was elected Deputy Republican Leader by his colleagues in the House. This is the second highest ranking position within the House Republican Caucus. He has also served as House Floor Leader and top ranking Republican for the House Transportation Committee.

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

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.