Sen. Jeff Wilson
Jeff Wilson moved to the Longview area at age 10 and has made his home in the 19th Legislative District ever since. He is a strong advocate for job creation, economic prosperity and preservation of the quality of life in southwest Washington. A believer in transparent, accountable government, Wilson maintains the Legislature should speak for the people, and reflect their interests and values.
Wilson, elected to the Senate in 2020, has long been active in the Longview/Kelso business community, with ventures in sanitation and environmental services. In addition to his Senate duties, he serves concurrently as a commissioner for the Port of Longview, where he has been a leader in efforts to reduce taxes, eliminate fees and bring good-paying jobs to the community.
Wilson graduated from Mark Morris High School in Longview, and attended Western Washington University, where he concentrated on history and business. Throughout his career he has placed an emphasis on community involvement, serving on numerous boards and commissions, including the Longview Citizens Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials, the Community Home Health Hospice Foundation and the Lower Columbia Community Awareness and Emergency Response Group. Wilson coordinated the community effort to restore the Shay Locomotive now displayed on the grounds of the Longview Public Library.
Wilson and his wife Trisha have been awarded the “key to the city” of Longview, among many honors for their volunteerism. They reside in Longview and have two grown children.
Sen. Phil Fortunato
Senator Phil Fortunato was elected to the Senate to serve the 31st legislative district. The District includes parts of King and Pierce counties. His communities include South Auburn, Bonney Lake, Carbonado, Edgewood, Enumclaw, and Sumner.
Phil brings a wealth of private sector and legislative experience having served as the State Representative of the 47th District in 99-00. He has been a contractor for over 30 years, starting his first business at 18, and is currently a recognized expert in Clean Water Act compliance. As a contractor, he understands Davis Bacon Act compliance, Employment Security, Unemployment and business tax issues. In addition, he has done work on the international market in Europe, Asia and Canada and understands international trade and import export issues as well.
Phil and his wife, Suzanne, live in Auburn have five children with his first three sons joining the Marine Corps. He has been active in his community, including his church, Knights of Columbus, Buckley Eagles, Sons of Italy, Washington Arms Collectors, National Rifle Association, Renton Fish and Game Club, Black Diamond Gun Club, and charitable activities
Sen. Jim McCune
Personal Information: Lifelong resident of Washington State; son of a World War II veteran; father of three young men.
Community Involvement: Active church member, former Awana leader, Boy Scoutmaster, member of Kiwanis and Optimists’ Clubs, and Big Brother. Also coached high school basketball for ten years.
Education: Highline High School, many private courses, particularly law and early American history. Occupation: Small businessman; provider of Copper River Salmon products for 36 years.