Dansel Leaving Washington Senate for USDA

Washington State Senator Brian Dansel has announced his resignation and accepted a position as a Special Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

The Republican Senator from Republic will leave his 7^th Legislative District post immediately and head to D.C.

In a statement, Dansel said it was an honor to serve noting, “Words cannot express the gratitude my family and I feel toward the citizens of this district, and I didn't take the decision lightly.”

Dansel said he believes that he can do more for the 7^th District and Ferry County in Washington D.C. than as a state senator.

Senate Majority leader Mark Schoesler said they are sad to lose Dansel but proud of his selection noting the 7^th District is influenced heavily by agriculture policy.

Republican precinct committee officers in the 7th District will now search for three candidates to replace Dansel from the five counties in the 7^th District to present to commissioners from the counties.

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