He was local Republican leaders ' third choice for appointment to Hope 's seat .
A Republican , he was appointed on September 26 , 2014 , by Governor Jay Inslee to serve out the unexpired term of Mike Hope , who resigned in July .
He was local Republican leaders ' third choice for appointment to Mike Hope 's seat .
A Republican , he was appointed on September 26 , 2014 , by Governor Jay Inslee to serve out the unexpired term of Mike Hope , who resigned in July .