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Q&A: Sen. John McCoy looks back on 17 years in the Legislature

After 17 years of service in the Washington State Legislature, Sen. John McCoy announced his retirement last week. Before McCoy became one of the longest...Read More

McCoy announces retirement from Washington State Senate

After 17 years of service in the Washington State Legislature, Sen. John McCoy (D-Tulalip) announced his retirement on Thursday after submitting a resignation letter to...Read More

Rep. Norma Smith announces she will not run for re-election in November

Rep. Norma Smith asked for a point of personal privilege on the House floor today to announce that she will not run for re-election in November....Read More

Rep. Eric Pettigrew to retire from Legislature in January 2021

In a move that took many by surprise, state Rep. Eric Pettigrew (D-37th) announced this morning (Thu., Jan. 30) that he will retire from the...Read More

Sen. Maureen Walsh won’t seek re-election

State Senator Maureen Walsh, R-Walla Walla, is announcing she will not seek re-election to her seat, but will complete the last year of her term,...Read More

Rep. Sherry Appleton to retire from Legislature at end of current term

State Rep. Sherry Appleton, the senior member of the 23rd-district legislative team, has announced her intention to retire from the state House of Representatives at...Read More

Senate Majority Leader Sharon Nelson announces she will not seek re-election

After five years as the leader of the Senate Democrats, Senator Sharon Nelson announces she will not seek re-election....Read More

Sen. Sharon Nelson’s full statement announcing her retirement

Read Senator Nelson's full statement announcing her retirement....Read More