WA representative Larry Springer is retiring. Here's what we know

Moderate Washington Democrat Springer Retires After Long Legislative Career

KIRKLAND, Washington — Longtime Democratic state Rep. Larry Springer announced he will not seek reelection, ending a 21-year tenure in the Washington Legislature marked by a centrist approach within his party. Springer, 79, has served since 2004 and held the role of deputy majority leader since 2014. Before entering state politics, he spent a decade on the Kirkland City Council representing the 45th Legislative District in King County. Springer …

After 21 years in WA Legislature, a moderate Democrat calls it quits • Washington State Standard

State Rep. Larry Springer on the House floor on Jan. 28, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Legislative Support Services)Democratic state Rep. Larry Springer of Kirkland, who provided a moderating voice in his caucus for two decades, announced Sunday he will not seek re-election. Springer, 79, was elected in 2004 to the Washington Legislature and has served as deputy majority leader since 2014. He spent a decade on the Kirkland City Council prior to winni…

WA representative Larry Springer is retiring. Here's what we know

Kirkland residents will soon have new representation in the Washington legislature. Decades-long representative, Larry Springer, has now announced he will not seek reelection in 2026.