The Washington State House Republican Caucus met over the weekend at Campbell's Resort in Chelan.
Rep. Drew Stokesbary has been re-elected as Leader of the Washington State House Republicans. The 31st Legislative District lawmaker from Auburn was chosen for the leadership post during the caucus reorganization meeting.
“I’m honored that my House Republican colleagues have re-elected me as Leader. I’m proud to be part of the new, talented leadership team that is ready to get to work on day one,” said House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary. “House Republicans will continue to fight for solutions to address our state's catalog of crises. From affordability, to public safety, to homelessness – our goal is to fix Washington.”
“I’m extremely honored to be elected Deputy Leader. I look forward to what our caucus can accomplish this upcoming legislative session for the people of Washington,” said House Republican Deputy Leader Chris Corry, R-Yakima. “In the weeks ahead, we will be rolling out our policy proposals to address the challenges facing all Washingtonians.”
The Washington State House Republicans also elected the rest of their leadership team:
Deputy Leader: Rep. Chris Corry, 14th Legislative District (soon to be 15th Legislative District) (Yakima)
Caucus Chair: Rep. Peter Abbarno, 20th Legislative District (Centralia)
Whip: Rep. Dan Griffey, 35th Legislative District (Allyn)
Floor Leader: Rep. April Connors, 8th Legislative District (Kennewick)
Assistant Floor Leader: Rep. Skyler Rude, 16th Legislative District (Walla Walla)
Assistant Floor Leader: Rep. Travis Couture, 35th Legislative District (Allyn)
Additional leadership positions and House committee assignments will be announced at a late date. The 2025 legislative session will begin January 13 and is scheduled to run 105 days.
At the Wenatchee Convention Center, retiring State Rep. Joel Kretz has been named a Lifetime Supporter of Agriculture by the Washington Farm Bureau.
Kretz, a 7th District Republican who’s also a horse rancher in Wauconda, was one of four legislators honored for their work in agricultural issues.
Kretz did not seek reelection this year. His seat will be assumed in 2025 by Hunter Abell, a Republican from Inchelium, who won election in November.
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