About LD9

LD9 is part of the Washington State Democratic Party.

Legislative District 9 serves the following geographic area:

Leadership Team

District Chair – Kristin Larson

Email: jetcitycoug@gmail.com, Spokane, WA

  • Descendent of a pioneering farm family in Whitman County
  • Mechanical Engineering Degree from Washington State University
  • MBA Degree from Seattle University
  • More than 30 years in the Aviation Industry in Seattle with expertise in international regulation and compliance
  • Extensive project management and management experience
  • Retired and returned to Eastern WA a few years ago

District Vice-Chair – Naida Lessard

State Committee Member -John Rusche

Email: jmrusche@gmail.com, Clarkston, WA

  • 18 years pediatric Medicine at Lewiston Idaho
  • 11 years SVP/Chief Medical Officer Regence-Idaho
  • 12 years Idaho Legislature including 8 as Minority Leader
  • Numerous community NFP boards
  • Married, Spouse to Helen LeBoeuf
  • LD 9 State Committeeman

State Committee Member – Steven McCray II

Treasurer – Joe Huether

Email: washington9thld@gmail.com, Dayton, WA

Secretary – Holly Kaczmarski