Phil Fortunato

American businessman and politician

Phil Fortunato


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]

Personal life

Fortunato and his wife Suzanne have five children. Fortunato and his family live in Auburn, Washington.^[3]

References

^ 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.
^ ^a ^b "Phil Fortunato's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 22, 2021.