New appointments to the Washington State Legislature

Jan 30, 2025
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Written by WR Communications
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The Washington State Legislature has announced several recent appointments:

  • Tana Senn, former Representative for the 41st District, has been appointed by Governor Bob Ferguson as Secretary of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).
  • Janice Zahn has been appointed to fill Senn’s seat as the 41st District Representative.
  • Emily Alvarado has moved from the House to the Senate, replacing Joe Nguyen, whom Governor Ferguson appointed to lead the state Department of Commerce.
  • Brianna Thomas has been appointed to replace Alvarado in the 34th District House of Representatives.
  • Vandana Slatter, former Representative for the 48th District, has been appointed as the 48th District Senator, replacing Sen. Patty Kuderer, who was elected Insurance Commissioner.
  • Osman Salahuddin has been appointed to fill Slatter’s open seat as the 48th District Representative.

These appointments mark significant shifts in the Legislature as the newly appointed members assume their roles.

    

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