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Revision as of 05:24, 11 February 2019
Kevin Ranker | |
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 Ranker in 2011 | |
| Member of the Washington State Senate from the 40th district | |
| In office 2009–2019 | |
| Succeeded by | Liz Lovelett |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Orcas Island, Washington |
| Website | kevinranker |
Kevin M. Ranker is an American politician who is a member of the Democratic Party. He represented the 40th District from 2009 to 2019 in the Washington State Senate.[1][2]
Prior to his election to the Senate, Ranker served as San Juan County Commissioner. In 2011, he was appointed as an Advisor to President Obama's National Ocean Council. He is also the 2013-2014 President of Pacific Northwest Economic Region, a partnership of ten U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
Ranker was first elected in 2008, winning 58.6% of the vote against Republican Steve Van Luven. He was re-elected in 2012 with 62.9% of the vote, defeating Republican John Swapp.[3]
Ranker resigned from the Senate on 9 January 2019, following sexual harassment and hostile workplace accusations.[4]
Ranker lives on Orcas Island with his wife and daughter; his son serves in the U.S. Navy.
References
- ^ 40th Legislative District
- ^ "Kevin Ranker's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
- ^ "Legislative District 40". islandssounder.com. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ^ "State Sen. Kevin Ranker steps down from leadership in Olympia amid investigation". seattletimes.com. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
External links
- Official page at the Washington State Legislature
- Campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Kevin Ranker at Ballotpedia
- Kevin M. Ranker at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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