Steve O'Ban

Steven Thomas O'Ban (born July 12, 1961) is an American politician and attorney who served as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 28th district from 2013 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives in 2013.

Steve O'Ban
O'Ban in 2017
Member of the Washington Senate from the 28th district
In office June 4, 2013 (2013-06-04) – January 11, 2021 (2021-01-11)
Preceded by	Mike Carrell
Succeeded by	T'wina Nobles
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 28th district
In office January 14, 2013 (2013-01-14) – June 4, 2013 (2013-06-04)
Preceded by	Troy Kelley
Succeeded by	Dick Muri
Personal details
Born	Steven Thomas O'Ban (1961-07-12) July 12, 1961 (age 64) California, U.S.[1]
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Laurie
Children	2
Residence(s)	Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Education	University of Washington (BA) Seattle University Law School (JD)
Profession	Lawyer
Website	Official

Career

A Republican, he represented the 28th Legislative District in Pierce County.^[2] He was appointed to the State Senate by the Pierce County Council on June 4, 2013, following the death of State Senator Mike Carrell.^[3] On November 3, 2020, O'Ban lost the long-held Republican seat to T'wina Nobles.^[4] Preceding his appointment, O'Ban served for less than five months as a member of the Washington State House of Representatives.^[5]