Washington state Republican Sen. Doug Ericksen dies – KIRO 7 News Seattle

On Dec 19, 2021

OLYMPIA, Wash. — State Republican Sen. Doug Ericksen of Ferndale has died, according to the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus. He was 52.

“We are heartbroken to share that our husband and father passed away on Friday, Dec. 17. Please keep our family in your prayers and thank you for continuing to respect our privacy in this extremely difficult time,” his family shared with the Republican Caucus.

He leaves behind his wife, Tasha, and two daughters.

Ericksen wrote to his legislative colleagues in November and said he had tested positive for COVID while in El Salvador and needed monoclonal antibodies.

In November, Ericksen wrote to his legislative colleagues and said he had tested positive for COVID while in El Salvador and needed monoclonal antibodies.

During that time, he arranged a medevac flight from El Salvador and was treated in a Florida hospital, according to former state Rep. Luanne Van Werve

On Saturday, Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement following Ericksen’s death:

“Trudi and I send our deep condolences to Doug’s family, friends and colleagues. Our hearts are with them.”

It is with deep sadness and prayers of healing for his family that we mourn the passing of Sen. #DougErickson. We attended the same high school and sat together as chair and ranking member of our committee. Our political battles were rough. Our friendship stood above it. #waleg

— Sen. Reuven Carlyle (@Reuvencarlyle) December 18, 2021

Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.