Member of the Washington Senate from the 31st district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 7, 2017
Preceded by
Pam Roach
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 47th district
In office January 11, 1999 – January 8, 2001
Preceded by
Suzette Cooke
Succeeded by
Geoff Simpson
Personal details
Born
1953 or 1954 (age 69–70)[1]
Political party
Republican
Spouse
Suzanne Fortunato
Children
5
Residence
Auburn, Washington
Alma mater
Rutgers University
Website
Official website Campaign website
Philip D. Fortunato (born 1953 or 1954) is an American businessman and politician serving as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 31st district, based in southeast King County and northeast Pierce County since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 47th district from 1999 to 2001 and ran for Governor of Washington in the 2020 election, coming in sixth place in the primary with just under 4% of the vote.[2][3]
^O'Sullivan, Joseph (August 5, 2019). "GOP State Senator Phil Fortunato gears up for governor run". The Seattle Times. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
^"Republican Sen. Phil Fortunato is running for governor". The Columbian. Associated Press. August 6, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
^"Phil Fortunato's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
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and Tips)". I Need Coffee. Retrieved 2020-10-16. Vettel, Phil (2002-07-07). "Unfussy Fortunato; Wicker Park eatery is simply impressive". Chicago Tribune...
January 14, 1991 – January 3, 2017 Preceded by Frank Warnke Succeeded by PhilFortunato Personal details Born Pamela Jean Norris (1948-04-26) April 26, 1948...