SEATTLE (AP) - Democratic state Rep. Kristine Reeves, of Federal Way, resigned from the state Legislature Monday.
The Seattle Times reports Reeves announced her resignation, effective at noon, in an email from a Democratic political consultant, indicating another campaign could be in her future. Reeves’ legislative district overlaps with the 10th Congressional District - covering Olympia, Lakewood and Puyallup. The announced retirement of Rep. Denny Heck will create an open U.S. House seat there in 2020.
“While we have accomplished much in Washington state, critical progressive priorities and investments in our future too often fall victim to special interests in Washington, D.C.,” Reeves said in announcing her resignation. “That’s got to change. That’s why I’m asking you to join me in the next phase of this fight,” Reeves said in a Facebook video, without elaborating.
She did not immediately return requests for comment.
Reeves, who works for the state Commerce Department as director of Economic Development for the Military and Defense Sector, was first elected to the Legislature in 2016. Reeves was the first black woman elected to the state house in 18 years. She easily won reelection in 2018.
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