State Rep. Frank Chopp, a prominent figure in Washington politics and the longest-serving House speaker, has announced he will not seek reelection after 30 years in the Legislature. Chopp, who first entered the Washington House in 1994 and served as speaker for 20 years, represents the 43rd Legislative District. Anti-poverty activist Shaun Scott, a Statewide Poverty Action Network Policy Lead and former Bernie Sanders campaign staffer, has declared his candidacy to replace Chopp, highlighting his progressive platform.
State Rep. Frank Chopp won't seek reelection after 30 years in Washington politics https://t.co/pxMfiMgw9E
The race for Rep. Frank Chopp's 43rd legislative district seat has begun. Anti-poverty activist Shaun Scott @eyesonthestorm announces. Ran a pretty strong campaign previously for a city council position. https://t.co/zpM2MZdo7H
.@ChoppRep has been a relentless champion for low-income and working people across our state, doggedly pursuing every single opportunity to provide more affordable housing and safety net services. I am very grateful for his incredible service. https://t.co/3xRsX5iEXn
Shaun Scott Is Running for the State House https://t.co/yowLRVtprf
BREAKING: Shaun Scott, Statewide Poverty Action Network Policy Lead and former Bernie Sanders campaign staffer, announced he will run to replace outgoing 30-year incumbent Rep. Frank Chopp. He's already got a 100+ point progressive platform. Read here https://t.co/yiNVeJOqIl
State Rep. Frank Chopp was first elected to the Washington House in 1994 and served as speaker for 20 years. https://t.co/Fw49bQA1zE
State Rep. Frank Chopp, D-Seattle, a monumental figure in state politics and Washington’s longest-serving House speaker, won’t seek reelection to his seat representing the 43rd Legislative District after three decades in the state House. https://t.co/20ZyTjN15U
BIG: former WA House Speaker Frank Chopp, D-Seattle, the longest serving speaker, announces he will not run for reelection after 30 years in the Legislature. #waleg https://t.co/fGGV3gfhlI
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