Beth Doglio

Beth Doglio (born 1964 or 1965) is an American politician and activist who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives for Washington's 22nd legislative district from 2017 to 2021.[2] Doglio was a candidate for Washington's 10th congressional district in the 2020 elections, placing second in the primary and losing to fellow Democrat Marilyn Strickland in the general election.

Beth Doglio
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
In office
January 9, 2017 – January 11, 2021
Preceded bySam Hunt
Succeeded byJessica Bateman
Personal details
Born1964 or 1965 (age 55–56)[1]
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Eddy Cates
EducationIndiana University, Bloomington (BA)
WebsiteState House website

Education

Doglio earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and telecommunication from Indiana University in 1987.[3]

Career

During the 1988 Democratic Party presidential primaries, Doglio was a state director for Senator Paul Simon's campaign. After moving to Washington, she was an employee at Seattle Public Utilities and Telcordia Technologies. Doglio was the founding executive director of Washington Conservation Voters, serving from 1991 to 1995. In 1996, she worked as a field organizer for NARAL. She also worked as an organizer for Peace Action.[4] Doglio is a progressive, and has advocated Medicare For All, immigration reform, Green New Deal legislation, and the expansion of public housing in the Puget Sound region.[5][6][7]

2020 congressional election

In March 2020, Doglio announced that she would run for Washington's 10th congressional district in the 2020 elections after incumbent Representative Denny Heck opted to run for lieutenant governor of Washington instead of seeking reelection.[8] She faced former state representative Kristine Reeves and former Tacoma mayor Marilyn Strickland, among others, in the nonpartisan blanket primary.[9] Doglio came in second and lost to Strickland in the general election.[10]

Personal life

Doglio is married to Eddy Cates, a family physician in Lacey, Washington. They have two children.[11] Doglio is openly bisexual.[12]

References
  1. Gutman, David (July 13, 2020). "In Race to Replace Denny Heck in Congress, a Crowded Field and Some Possible Firsts". The Chronicle. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  2. "In 22nd district, stick with incumbents Doglio and Dolan". The Olympian. October 19, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  3. "Beth Doglio | Climate Solutions". www.climatesolutions.org. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  4. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  5. "Beth Doglio (listed in Progressive Voters Guide)". Progressive Voters Guide. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  6. "Beth Doglio | Climate Solutions". www.climatesolutions.org. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  7. "StackPath". www.bethdoglio.com. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  8. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/washington-state-rep-beth-doglio-joins-crowded-race-to-replace-denny-heck-in-congress/
  9. "Beth Doglio secures endorsements from progressives in 10th Congressional District race". Washington State Wire. May 20, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  10. https://tulsaworld.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/state-rep-beth-doglio-secures-second-place-in-10th-cd-race/article_3ab917bc-c9b0-5af5-a17c-ff67c07ce2be.html
  11. "Beth Doglio – Democratic Member of the WA State House of Representatives". Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  12. Gutman, David (July 13, 2020). "In race to replace Denny Heck in Congress, a crowded field and some possible firsts". Seattle Times.
Washington House of Representatives
Preceded by
Sam Hunt		 Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
2017–present		 Incumbent


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