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State Rep. Tharinger Announces Retirement

Thursday, August 6, 2026

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State Representative John Tharinger announced in March he plans to retire from his position representing the 33rd Legislative District, which includes parts of the Olympic Peninsula.

Tharinger, a Sequim resident, has served in the Washington State Legislature since 2014. He cited building relationships with constituents as the 'secret sauce' in his political career during a recent interview.

The retirement opens a seat for the 2026 election cycle, with candidates expected to file for the position in early 2026. No specific timeline for the special election or candidate filing has been released by the state election office.

📄 Source: Peninsula Daily News — https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/

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No specific timeline for the special election or candidate filing has been released by the state election officeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.