No matter the election results, 2024 will be a big year for turnover in Olympia

Washington’s state government is in for much change this election season due to officeholders leaving and pursuing new political posts.

Here’s what we know with candidate filing set to begin Monday.

Four statewide executive jobs are open.

Gov. Jay Inslee and Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler are retiring. Attorney General Bob Ferguson passed on re-election to compete for governor. Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz is running for Congress.

Nine state senators won’t be back in 2025 for certain.

Five are Democrats – Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig, Sam Hunt, Mark Mullet, Kevin Van De Wege and Karen Keiser. Four are Republicans – Lynda Wilson, Mike Padden, Ann Rivers and Brad Hawkins.

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