Rep. Peter Abbarno announces kickoff of reelection campaign

State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, on Thursday announced his bid for reelection as the 20th District representative. Abbarno was elected to the House of Representatives in 2020, winning 71 percent of votes.

“I’m proud to serve the 20th Legislative District in the state Legislature and advocate for our community, families, businesses, and values,” Abbarno said in a press release.

“I look forward to continuing my work in the Legislature on keeping our communities safe, protecting our constitutional rights, reducing the overwhelming tax burden on working families, helping our small businesses owners be more successful, ensuring every child has the opportunity to a quality education, and strengthening and empowering families,” the announcement said.

Abbarno is assistant ranking member on the House Capital Budget Committee. He also serves on the House Environment and Energy Committee and Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee.

“I am particularly proud of the investments we made through the capital budget; both statewide and in the 20th District to improve our quality of life and create economic opportunities,” Abbarno said.

The 20th District includes parts of Thurston, Lewis and Cowlitz counties and northern Clark County including Ridgefield, La Center, and Woodland.

Abbarno is an attorney and partner with the Centralia-based firm of Althauser Rayan Abbarno, LLP. He previously served as a city councilor in Centralia. In 2020, Abbarno was named Legislator of the Year by the Washington Association of Agricultural Educators, District 3.

Abbarno and 20th District seatmate state Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, will hold a campaign kickoff at 7:30 a.m., April 12 at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis. Orcutt, who has served in the Legislature since 2002, is expected to announce his campaign for reelection at the event.