Senator Sharon Brown - 8th Legislative District

Serving our state since 2013, Sharon Brown serves the 8th legislative district of Benton County, including Kennewick. After being elected for her first legislative term, Sharon was selected to oversee the chamber during the Lieutenant Governor’s absence as VP Pro Tempore of the Senate.

Before she became Senator, Sharon Brown was a business attorney for 22 years. She also served as a former Kennewick City Councilwoman, as well as a Mayor Pro Tempore for the City of Kennewick. 

Currently, Senator Brown is the Deputy Leader of the Senate Republican Caucus and continues to advocate for topics such as job creation and development, mental health, and nuclear and energy innovation. She also serves on the Senate Ways & Means (Asst. Ranking) Committee, the Environment, Energy, & Technology Committee, and the Business, Financial Services, & Trade Committee.

In 2018 Senator Brown helped find solutions to the state’s mental health needs by scoring many policy and budget victories. This included Senate Bill 6452, which provides mental health services to children, pregnant women, and new mothers. Furthermore, Senate Bill 6514 was created by Senator Brown to help higher education institutions combat suicide and promote behavioral health.

Her recent triumphs include helping pass the Residential Construction Recovery Act and creating the Invest in Washington Jobs Pilot Program, both of which have changed the lives of businesses and employees alike.

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*Senator Brown is not seeking reelection in 2022.