Veteran Democratic state Sen. Steve Conway to retire from WA Legislature

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 521

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Democratic state Sen. Steve Conway, a liberal lion and unapologetic voice for labor throughout a 34-year career in the Washington state Legislature, announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection this fall.

“This will be my last session in the Legislature, and I can tell you, it was a hard decision,” he told colleagues on the Senate floor. “I have to turn the page, start a new chapter. I love all of you. I have loved …

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