Whatcom Republicans begin work on filling state Sen. Ericksen's 42nd District seat
Dec. 20—The death of Washington State Sen. Doug Ericksen on Dec. 17 will have the local Republican party busy during the holidays to fill the seat before the legislative session begins next month.
The Washington Senate Republican Caucus announced Ericksen's death on Dec. 18. Ericksen, R-Ferndale, served in the state House from 1998 to 2010 and in the Senate since 2010, representing the 42nd Legislative District. It was reported that he was diagnosed with COVID-19 while visiting El Salvador.
According to an obituary announcement, a funeral service for Ericksen will be held at Christ the King Bellingham, 4173 Meridian St. at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 29.
Members of the Whatcom Republican Party were still in shock on Monday, Dec. 20, as they began the task of selecting suggestions for Ericksen's replacement, said John Ramsey, chairman of the Whatcom Republican Party. According to the rules in place, Ericksen's seat will be filled by the Whatcom County Council, whose members will vote from a list of three candidates submitted by the Whatcom Republicans.
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