Kevin Ranker
Kevin M. Ranker is an American politician who is a member of the Democratic Party. He represented the 40th District from 2009 to 2019 in the Washington State Senate.
Prior to his election to the Senate, Ranker served as San Juan County Commissioner. In 2011, he was appointed as an Advisor to President Obama's National Ocean Council. He is also the 2013-2014 President of Pacific Northwest Economic Region, a partnership of ten U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
Ranker was first elected in 2008, winning 58.6% of the vote against Republican Steve Van Luven. He was re-elected in 2012 with 62.9% of the vote, defeating Republican John Swapp.
Ranker resigned from the Senate on 9 January 2019, following sexual harassment and hostile workplace accusations.
Ranker lives on Orcas Island with his wife and daughter; his son serves in the U.S. Navy.
