Replacement chosen for Washington state senator who died
Democratic state Rep. Victoria Hunt will move from the House to the Senate in the Washington Legislature after the King County Council appointed her on Tuesday to replace the late Sen. Bill Ramos.
The council also chose Zach Hall, an Issaquah City Council member, as Hunt’s replacement in the state House.
The Senate seat will be on the ballot in a special election in November, with the winner serving through 2026. Hunt is a candidate. Republican Chad Magendanz, a former two-term state representative for the district, is opposing her.
Hall will serve through the 2026 election because the appointment is occurring after the filing period for this year’s elections closed.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/06/04/replacement-chosen-for-washington-state-senator-who-died/