Dave Upthegrove

A candidate for State Representative Pos. 2, Legislative District 33 in the 2010 Washington Primary Election

Party: Democrat

Age: 53

City: Seattle, Washington

Education: Graduated from Lakeside School in Seattle in 1989. Holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado in environmental conservation and a graduate certificate from the University of Idaho in energy policy.

Work experience: Previously worked for the U.S. Forest Service as a recreational planner and a state legislative staffer. Has worked off-and-on as a basketball referee for youth and adult leagues.

Political experience: Member and the chair of the King County Council, representing the 5th district since 2014. He served in the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 33rd district, from 2002 to 2013.

Family: Married to Chad Harper. No children.

Campaign finance: Has raised more than $1 million as of Oct. 2, 2024, including more than $7,000 in loans, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission. Notable donors include the Washington Conservation Action, the The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, the Washington Council of Firefighters and the Washington Education Association Political Action Committee.