Ethics panel: WA lawmaker broke no rules trying to thwart challenge from fellow Democrat
Washington state Representative Tarra Simmons attempted to dissuade fellow Democrat Daria Ilgen from running against her, but her efforts were unsuccessful. Ilgen will challenge Simmons in the November general election after winning a spot in the primary. Simmons' attempts to deter Ilgen did not break state ethics laws.
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