Senator Jeff Holy is a Republican representing Washington's 6th Legislative District, which includes Airway Heights, Cheney, Fairchild AFB, Medical Lake, and part of Spokane. Born on October 25, 1955, he has served in the Washington State Senate since 2025, following prior service in the House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. His legislative priorities include economic growth for the Spokane area, public safety, creating business opportunities in the Inland Northwest, sustainable family-wage jobs, and limiting tax burdens on citizens. He serves as Ranking Member on the Senate Law & Justice Committee and as a member on the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee, Senate Transportation Committee, Joint Higher Education Committee, and others. Notable roles include the Advisory Committee on Advanced Tuition Payment, Washington State Gambling Commission, Board for Judicial Administration: Court Security Task Force, and board of directors for LEOFF II .

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a BS in Psychology from Washington State University and a JD from Gonzaga University School of Law ; admitted to the Washington State Bar.
• Military Service: Served as a Scout and Specialist 4th Class in the 9th Infantry Division, United States Army , and later in the Army National Guard.
• Professional Career: 22-year career with Spokane Police Department as an officer, undercover agent, and detective ; attorney at Robert Cossey and Associates , with over 30 years practicing law, including free services for the less fortunate.
• Community Involvement: Coached Little League, served on Catholic Parish Council and Spokane Deaf Services.
• Political Experience: Elected to Washington House ; advanced to Senate ; leverages law enforcement and legal background for public safety advocacy and higher education accessibility.