Controversial ex-WA lawmaker attempts comeback for Republican-held seat

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 615

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Former state representative Robert Sutherland, a conservative Republican whose brashness and spread of election conspiracies marked his four years in office, is mounting a comeback weeks after revealing plans to move from Washington.

Sutherland said Friday he is “currently in the race” to succeed retiring Rep. Carolyn Eslick, R-Sultan, in the 39th Legislative District, encompassing parts of Snohomish and Skagit counties.

He joins Republican Steve Ewing and Democrats Ida Keeley and

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