Lovelett, an Anacortes City Councilmember, was chosen by the legislative authorities of Whatcom, Skagit, and San Juan counties to represent the 40th LD.
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Kris Lytton, Liz Lovelett, and Trevor Smith nominated to replace Kevin Ranker in 40th LD
A special nominating caucus of the Washington State Democrats has drawn up a list of three people to replace recently departed State Senator Kevin Ranker.
Kevin Ranker resigns from the Washington State Senate following misconduct allegations
Kevin Ranker has resigned from the Washington State Senate following recent allegations of misconduct, the Senate Democratic Caucus announced today.
Meet the Democrats joining the Washington State Legislature on January 14th, 2019
The November 2018 midterms produced a more diverse Washington State Legislature. Get to know the newest Democratic representative and senators!
Manka Dhingra elected Deputy Senate Majority Leader; will also chair new Behavioral Health Subcommittee
Manka Dhingra is going places. The pioneering 45th District Senator and Northwest Progressive Foundation boardmember has been elected to Senate leadership.
Frank Chopp to retire as Speaker of the Washington State House after 2019 session
The 2019 legislative session will be Frank Chopp’s swan song as House Speaker.
Emily Randall widens her lead over Marty McClendon in tight 26th District Senate race
With the November 15th ballot drop, Democratic Senate contender Emily Randall is up to an eighty-eight vote lead over Republican Marty McClendon in the closely watched 26th District Senate race.
Just twelve votes now separate Emily Randall and Marty McClendon in 26th LD Senate race
As of November 14th, a mere twelve votes separate Democratic contender Emily Randall from Republican Marty McClendon for Senate in Washington’s 26th Legislative District.
Washington State Senate Democrats select Andy Billig as their new Majority Leader
Andy Billig of Spokane, the State Senate’s sole Democrat hailing from east of the Cascades, has been chosen to be the chamber’s new Majority Leader.
Joe Fain concedes to his Democratic challenger, Senator-elect Mona Das
Congratulations to State Senator-elect Mona Das, D‑47th District (Auburn and South King County).
Democratic challenger Mona Das overtakes Republican incumbent Joe Fain in 47th LD
Updated returns published by King County Elections show Fain now losing to his Democratic challenger, small business owner Mona Das.
Mona Das closes in on Joe Fain in 47th District; now trails by just ninety votes
Democratic challenger Mona Das is on the cusp of overtaking entrenched Republican State Senator and alleged rapist Joe Fain in Washington’s 47th Legislative District.
Mari Leavitt hopes to double Democratic representation in Washington’s 28th LD
Meet Democratic challenger Mari Leavitt, who decided to seek a rematch with Republican incumbent Dick Muri in Washington’s 28th Legislative District this year.
Pinky Vargas, Sharon Shewmake, and Justin Boneau hope to make history in 42nd District
The Democratic Party believes this could be the year the 42nd Legislative District, located in Whatcom County along the Canadian border, flips blue.