After 21 years in WA Legislature, a moderate Democrat calls it quits

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 487

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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Democratic state Rep. Larry Springer of Kirkland, who provided a moderating voice in his caucus for two decades, announced Sunday he will not seek re-election.

Springer, 79, was elected in 2004 to the Washington Legislature and has served as deputy majority leader since 2014. He spent a decade on the Kirkland City Council prior to winning his seat in the 45th Legislative District in suburban King County.

He said in a statement that when he …

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