YAKIMA — State Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima, will run for reelection in District 14, he announced in a Thursday press release.
King’s decision comes after weeks of redistricting-induced chaos as voting rights lawsuits moved through the courts.
He plans to move his primary residence to the newly redrawn 14th District. In an interview, King said the new boundaries put him eight blocks outside the 14th District and into the 15th.
“It’s a pain,” King said of the move. “But I value my time in the Legislature and I feel like I still have things to do that will benefit the community.”
The new 14th District includes East Yakima, the Yakama Nation, Lower Yakima Valley communities like Toppenish, Wapato, Grandview and Sunnyside, a long stretch of the Columbia River and East Pasco.
“I am honored to serve the residents of the 14th District, and I am excited to announce my campaign for reelection,” King said in the release. “Even with the progress we have made together during my time in Olympia, there is still more to be done. I remain focused on addressing the needs of our communities and ensuring a bright future for all.”
King has served in the Legislature for 17 years.
King pointed to his focus on infrastructure and economic growth and said he would work on strengthening law enforcement. He said he has taken a bipartisan and collaborative approach to lawmaking in Olympia.
