Ann Rivers is a Republican who represented Washington's 18th Legislative District in the state Senate until January 12, 2025. Elected to the House in 2010 and appointed to the Senate in mid-2012, she served three Senate terms before announcing in April 2024 that she would not seek reelection, citing increased workload as assistant city manager in Longview and family priorities; she now resides in La Center . Her priorities included responsible spending, economic growth, and education access; notable roles included chair of the Senate Health Care Committee, with endorsements like 100% from Washington State Nurses Association. She heads a governmental consulting firm and lives with husband Fred and two sons.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science and secondary-education teaching certificate.
• Political Experience:
  • Washington House .
  • Washington Senate, District 18 .
  • Current: Assistant city manager, Longview.