Kevin Ranker is a former Democratic member of the Washington State Senate, representing Legislative District 40 . He served for a decade until resigning effective immediately on January 12, 2019, amid a workplace conduct investigation involving allegations of mistreating a former legislative assistant, Ann Larson, during the 2010 session; an investigative report later found he violated Senate harassment policy but did not substantiate retaliation claims. Notable achievements include high-profile work on environmental issues such as protecting orcas and climate change initiatives, passage of same-sex marriage, and efforts on women's reproductive rights; he was also selected as a "Pro-Growth Progressive Leader" by the NewDEAL network.

Education and Political Experience

Limited details are available on education from public records. Politically, Ranker served 10 years in the Washington State Senate , focusing on environmental policy, and was under investigation for workplace misconduct at the time of his 2019 resignation.