Biography
Representative Hans Dunshee (D) has served the citizens of Snohomish County in the State Legislature for 12 years. He serves as the Vice-Chair on the House Appropriations Committee.
He is respected by all for his independence and straight forward approach. Dunshee is recognized as a fair negotiator with a solid track record of working with his Republican colleagues.
Endorsing organization 2008:
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587
Amalagated Transit Union Legislative Council of Washington State
American Federation of Teachers Washington
Children’s Campaign Fund
Fraternal Order of Police Washington State Lodge
Office and Professional Employees Local Union No. 8
REALTORS
Retired Public Employees Council of Washington
SEIU
Sierra Club
SEIU 925
Snohomish County Democrats
Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs
Washington State Chiropractic Association
Washington State Patrol Troopers Association
Washington State Patrol Lieutenants Association
Washington State School Retirees' PAC
Endorsing organizations from 2006 include the:
Aerospace Machinists Industrial District Lodge 751
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union No. 77
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302
Iron Workers Local Union 86
NARAL, Pro Choice Washington
Puget Sound Pilots
Snohomish County Sheriffs Deputies Association
Voters for Affordable Housing
Washington/Alaska Area Council AWPPW
Washington Education Association Political Action Committee
Washington Federation of State Employees (AFSCME, AFL-CIO)
Washington Fire Chiefs
Washington Hospital PAC
Washington Oil Marketers Association
Washington School Administrators
Washington State Council of County and City Employees (AESCME, AFL-CIO)
Washington State Machinists Council
Washington State Nurses Association PAC
UFCW Local 21
Dunshee lives in Snohomish with his wife Terry. He is an avid outdoorsman with a passion for gardening, kayaking and biking. He is a lifelong student of history.
He earned his bachelor degree at the University of Washington – he lettered in wrestling – and his masters from Western Washington University.
He is respected by all for his independence and straight forward approach. Dunshee is recognized as a fair negotiator with a solid track record of working with his Republican colleagues.
Endorsing organization 2008:
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587
Amalagated Transit Union Legislative Council of Washington State
American Federation of Teachers Washington
Children’s Campaign Fund
Fraternal Order of Police Washington State Lodge
Office and Professional Employees Local Union No. 8
REALTORS
Retired Public Employees Council of Washington
SEIU
Sierra Club
SEIU 925
Snohomish County Democrats
Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs
Washington State Chiropractic Association
Washington State Patrol Troopers Association
Washington State Patrol Lieutenants Association
Washington State School Retirees' PAC
Endorsing organizations from 2006 include the:
Aerospace Machinists Industrial District Lodge 751
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union No. 77
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302
Iron Workers Local Union 86
NARAL, Pro Choice Washington
Puget Sound Pilots
Snohomish County Sheriffs Deputies Association
Voters for Affordable Housing
Washington/Alaska Area Council AWPPW
Washington Education Association Political Action Committee
Washington Federation of State Employees (AFSCME, AFL-CIO)
Washington Fire Chiefs
Washington Hospital PAC
Washington Oil Marketers Association
Washington School Administrators
Washington State Council of County and City Employees (AESCME, AFL-CIO)
Washington State Machinists Council
Washington State Nurses Association PAC
UFCW Local 21
Dunshee lives in Snohomish with his wife Terry. He is an avid outdoorsman with a passion for gardening, kayaking and biking. He is a lifelong student of history.
He earned his bachelor degree at the University of Washington – he lettered in wrestling – and his masters from Western Washington University.