Steven Thomas O'Ban (born July 12, 1961) is an American politician and attorney who served as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 28th district from 2013 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives in 2013.

Steve O'Ban
O'Ban in 2017
Member of the Washington Senate
from the 28th district
In office
June 4, 2013 (2013-06-04) – January 11, 2021 (2021-01-11)
Preceded byMike Carrell
Succeeded byT'wina Nobles
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 28th district
In office
January 14, 2013 (2013-01-14) – June 4, 2013 (2013-06-04)
Preceded byTroy Kelley
Succeeded byDick Muri
Personal details
Born
Steven Thomas O'Ban

(1961-07-12) July 12, 1961 (age 63)
California, U.S.[1]
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLaurie
Children2
Residence(s)Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Washington (BA)
Seattle University Law School (JD)
ProfessionLawyer
WebsiteOfficial

Career

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A Republican, he represented the 28th Legislative District in Pierce County.[2] He was appointed to the State Senate by the Pierce County Council on June 4, 2013, following the death of State Senator Mike Carrell.[3] On November 3, 2020, O'Ban lost the long-held Republican seat to T'wina Nobles.[4] Preceding his appointment, O'Ban served for less than five months as a member of the Washington State House of Representatives.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "2019-2020 Legislative Manual" (PDF). State of Washington. 2019. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  2. ^ "Steve O'Ban". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
  3. ^ "Rep. Steve O'Ban goes to Senate to replace Mike Carrell". thenewstribune.com. June 4, 2013. Archived from the original on February 8, 2015. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  4. ^ Needles, Allison (November 10, 2020). "Nobles declares victory in WA senate race, becomes first Black member in a decade". The News Tribune. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  5. ^ Schrader, Jordan (June 4, 2013). "Rep. Steve O'Ban goes to Senate to replace Mike Carrell". The Bellingham Herald.[permanent dead link]