Sen. Drew MacEwen has been selected by the Senate Republican Caucus to serve as its deputy leader. The 35th Legislative District lawmaker was elected during a meeting of Republican senators to choose a new slate of leaders for the next two years.
“I’m honored to be selected for such a critical role on our leadership team,” said MacEwen, R-Shelton. “So much has been asked of working families in our state without government stopping for a moment to ask how it can make changes to increase affordability and reduce spending. My goal is to use this leadership position to be an aggressive defender of the rural economy and working families, and make sure their voices are heard in Olympia.”
As deputy leader MacEwen will assist Senate Republican Leader John Braun in developing legislative goals, policies, issues, and priorities as expressed by the caucus, He will also play a key role in communicating caucus views before groups, news media and editorial boards.
First elected in 2012, MacEwen served a decade in the House before moving to the Senate in 2023. He is an advocate for public safety, better schools, government accountability, tax relief, and economic growth and greater opportunity.
Others elected and re-elected to Senate Republican leadership positions Tuesday were Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia; Caucus Chair Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake; Floor Leader Shelly Short, R-Addy; Whip Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro-Woolley; Deputy Caucus Chair Ron Muzzall, R-Oak Harbor; Deputy Floor Leader Nikki Torres, R-Pasco; and Deputy Whip Perry Dozier, R-Waitsburg.
On Wednesday, MacEwen was appointed to positions on four committees during the 2025 legislative session, which will begin on Jan. 13. He will serve on the Environment, Energy & Technology Committee, Labor & Commerce Committee, Transportation Committee and Rules Committee.