Steve Tharinger is a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 24th Legislative District , which includes all of Clallam and Jefferson counties and part of Grays Harbor County. A former small business owner and three-term Clallam County Commissioner, he was first elected to the House in 2010 and served eight terms before announcing his retirement. Notable achievements include chairing the House Capital Budget Committee, where he helps shape the state's capital investments in schools, colleges, parks, natural resources, and other facilities; serving on the Health Care & Wellness and Appropriations committees; co-chairing the Joint Legislative Executive Committee on Aging and Disability; helping develop Washington's Alzheimer’s plan; and prior leadership on the Salmon Recovery Funding Board.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Arts from Colorado College.
• Political Experience: Three-term Clallam County Commissioner; Washington House of Representatives , with key roles in capital budget, health care, appropriations, aging/disability policy, and natural resource funding boards. Community service includes boards like Clallam County Economic Development Council, Board of Health, Dungeness River Management Team, and volunteer mediator with Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center; member of Sequim Sunrise Rotary.