Kevin Ranker

Kevin M. M. Ranker^[1] (born 1970)^[2] is an American politician who is a member of the Democratic Party. He represented the 40th District from 2009 to 2019 in the Washington State Senate.^[3][4]

Kevin Ranker
Ranker in 2011
Member of the Washington Senate from the 40th district
In office January 12, 2009 – January 9, 2019
Preceded by	Harriet Spanel
Succeeded by	Liz Lovelett
Member of the San Juan County Council from the 2nd district
In office January 1, 2006 – January 12, 2009
Preceded by	Constituency established
Succeeded by	Rich Peterson
Personal details
Born	1970 (age 54–55) England, United Kingdom
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	Orcas Island, Washington, U.S.
Alma mater	Evergreen State College (BS) University of Idaho
Website	kevinranker.org

Prior to his election to the Senate, Ranker served as a member of the San Juan County Council. In 2011, he was appointed as an Advisor to President Obama's National Ocean Council. He is also the 2013-2014 President of Pacific Northwest Economic Region, a partnership of ten U.S. states and Canadian provinces.

Ranker was first elected in 2008, winning 58.6% of the vote against Republican Steve Van Luven. He was re-elected in 2012 with 62.9% of the vote, defeating Republican John Swapp.^[5]

Ranker resigned from the Senate on 9 January 2019, following sexual harassment and hostile workplace accusations.^[6][7][8]

Ranker lives on Orcas Island with his wife and daughter; his son serves in the U.S. Navy.