Rep. Tarra Simmons, a Democrat, was cleared by the Washington State Ethics Commission of violating ethics rules for attempting to influence a fellow Democratic legislator not to challenge her election results. The commission's ruling comes after a local party leader complained that Simmons' efforts to dissuade Daria Ilgen from opposing her in the 2026 election crossed an ethical line. The ethics board determined her actions did not violate any rules. The commission's decision resolves a potential conflict within the Democratic Party, though it does not address whether Simmons' actions were appropriate under party norms.
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- ⚠Rep. Tarra Simmons, a Democrat, was cleared by the Washington State Ethics Commission of violating ethics rulesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓Rep. Tarra Simmons attempted to influence a fellow Democratic legislator not to challenge her election results“Rep. Tarra Simmons urged Daria Ilgen, a fellow Democrat, not to oppose her.”
- ⚠The commission's ruling comes after a local party leader complainedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The local party leader complained that Simmons' efforts to dissuade Daria Ilgen from opposing her in the 2026 election crossed an ethical line“A local party leader complained that her zeal crossed the line.”
- ✓The ethics board determined her actions did not violate any rules“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 commission's decision resolves a potential conflict within the Democratic PartyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The commission's decision does not address whether Simmons' actions were appropriate under party normsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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