State senator is latest Republican to join central WA congressional race

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 736

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Republican state Sen. Matt Boehnke announced Thursday he is forgoing reelection and entering this year’s race to succeed retiring Republican Congressman Dan Newhouse in central Washington.

And he wasted little time criticizing what he views as the performative politics of the two prominent Republicans, Jerrod Sessler and Amanda McKinney, also vying to take the reins from Newhouse in the 4th Congressional District.

“Residents want common sense leadership, they want a statesman that governs by listening …

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