Phil Fortunato
A candidate for Governor, State of Washington in the 2020 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 4
Party: Republican
City: Auburn, Washington
Education: Graduated high school from Valley Forge Military Academy in 1972. Attended Rutgers University and studied landscape architecture but did not graduate.
Work experience: Owns and operates erosion and sediment control company Eco-3.
Political experience: Has served as a Washington State Senator since 2017. Was previously elected to the Washington State House of Representatives in 2016.
Family: Married to Suzanne Fox-Fortunato. Has five children.
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