Dino Rossi was the Republican candidate for United States senate for the state of Washington in 2010. Rossi was defeated by Democratic incumbent Patty Murray by a four point margin during the November midterm elections.http://www.foxnews.com/interactive/politics/candidate-list/#state=WA Rossi defeated thirteen other challengers in the Republican primary to advance to the elections.http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/08/18/1305339/no-senate-surprise-murray-rossi.html

Rossi's campaign issues, according to his official website, focused on promoting economic growth and job creation, lowering health care costs, reforming tax codes, protecting the country, defending allies and reducing government spending.http://www.dinorossi.com/issues/

Rossi was elected to and served in the Washington State Senate from 1997 through 2003. He is noted for his role in serving on the Senate Ways and Means Committee and being instrumental in creating a balanced budget without raising taxes or compromising his constituents. He also ran close bids for the Governors seat in 2004 and again in 2008. Rossi challenged incumbent governor Chris Gregoire for the position in 2008. Rossi also ran against Gregoire in 2004 and lost by only 129 votes after three recounts.http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20050426&slug=logan26m

Dino Rossi was born in Washington and grew up in the Snohomish County area. After his first bid for the Governor's office, Rossi wrote a book called Dino Rossi: Lessons in Leadership, Business, Politics and Life.http://www.amazon.com/Dino-Rossi-Leadership-Business-Inspirational/dp/0977326209 Prior to entering politics, Rossi was a businessman with interests in real estate and minor league baseball. Rossi helped found the Eastside Commercial Bank. He also founded the non-profit, Forward Washington Foundation.http://www.dinorossi.com/about/

Rossi is married to Terry Rossi and they have four school aged children.http://www.dinorossi.com/about/