Eric Robertson

Eric E. Robertson (December 6, 1963 – April 29, 2026) was an American law enforcement officer and politician from Washington. Robertson was a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 31. Robertson first took office on January 9, 1995.

Early life and education On December 6, 1963, Robertson was born in Washington, D.C. to Eugene and Lois (Matthews) Robertson. Robertson grew up in Buckley, Washington. On November 5, 1996, as an incumbent, Robertson won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 31, Position 1 by defeating Darrell Carrier with 64.25% of the votes. On January 3, 1997, Robertson was elected as the House Republican Caucus Chair.

In 2002, Robertson was appointed by President George W. Bush to become the US Marshal for United States Marshals Service for Western Washington. He served as a US Marshal until 2007. In 2007, Robertson became an Administrator for Valley Regional Fire Authority, until retirement in 2018.

Awards 2006 Director's Honorary Award. Presented by United States Marshals Service Director John Clark. 2011 Lion of the Year. Presented by Auburn Noon Lions. 2018 President's Award. Presented by Washington Fire Chiefs Association.