OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Sen. Mike Baumgartner has announced that he’s not running for re-election this year, and will run for Spokane County treasurer.
The Spokesman-Review reported Wednesday that Baumgartner will seek the county office now occupied by Republican Rob Chase, who is not running for re-election.
Baumgartner is a two-term senator with a degree in economics. He said he would emphasize fiscal transparency and fiscal conservative values if elected.
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He says he will endorse Republican Rep. Jeff Holy of Cheney for his seat.
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Information from: The Spokesman-Review, http://www.spokesman.com
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