Rep. Tarra Simmons did not violate any rules when she urged a fellow Democrat not to challenge her election, according to the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission. The ethics board reviewed a complaint from a local party leader who alleged Simmons' efforts to prevent a challenge crossed ethical boundaries. The ruling means Simmons' campaign practices related to the election challenge will not face further disciplinary action. The commission's decision comes after a complaint was filed by Daria Ilgen, a fellow Democrat, who was reportedly pressured not to oppose Simmons.
Ethics board clears Rep. Simmons
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- ✓Rep. Tarra Simmons did not violate any rules when she urged a fellow Democrat not to challenge her election“Rep. Tarra Simmons urged Daria Ilgen, a fellow Democrat, not to oppose her. A local party leader complained that her zeal crossed the line.”
- ⚠The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission stated that Rep. Tarra Simmons did not violate any rulesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The ethics board reviewed a complaint from a local party leaderNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The local party leader alleged Simmons' efforts to prevent a challenge crossed ethical boundaries“A local party leader complained that her zeal crossed the line.”
- ⚠The ruling means Simmons' campaign practices related to the election challenge will not face further disciplinary actionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The commission's decision came after a complaint was filed by Daria IlgenNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓Daria Ilgen is a fellow Democrat“Rep. Tarra Simmons urged Daria Ilgen, a fellow Democrat, not to oppose her.”
- ✓Daria Ilgen was reportedly pressured not to oppose Simmons“Rep. Tarra Simmons urged Daria Ilgen, a fellow Democrat, not to oppose her.”
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