Ethics panel: WA lawmaker broke no rules trying to thwart challenge from fellow Democrat

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: August 30, 2026

Words: 932

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Washington Democratic state Rep. Tarra Simmons tried hard to keep fellow Democrat Daria Ilgen from running against her this year.

It didn’t work. The two will face off in November’s general election after she soundly beat him in the primary.

Moreover, Simmons’ aggressive efforts to deter Ilgen did not violate state ethics laws as a local Democratic Party leader had formally alleged.

That’s politics, concluded the state Legislative …

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