Chair of WA House’s powerful budget-writing committee won’t seek reelection

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 451

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Spokane state Rep. Timm Ormsby, the lead budget writer for Washington House Democrats who has served in the Legislature more than two decades, won’t seek reelection this year.

Ormsby shared the news Wednesday, shortly after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the supplemental budget that Ormsby helped write.

Ormsby has represented the 3rd Legislative District since 2003. He said he plans to formally announce his retirement Thursday. Asked about his future in March at the end …

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