WA state lawmaker to resign 3 days before the election

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 558

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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In a surprise announcement, Republican state Rep. Skyler Rude of Walla Walla, said Tuesday that he will resign from office days before the election to start a new job with Democratic Secretary of State Steve Hobbs.

Rude, a moderate Republican, said he will step down Oct. 31 and begin work the next day as Hobbs’ legislative director.

The timing means Rude’s name will be on the ballot for the …

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