Washington’s Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader knew Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was killed in a shooting.

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Washington’s Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader knew Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was killed in a shooting.

Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, worked with Hortman on policies for years. He said he considered her a friend. “Just heartbreaking,” Pedersen said.

Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, a Seattle Democrat, said Monday that he worked closely with the former Minnesota House speaker in the past.

Both House Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen knew one of the victims, former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.

Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, a Seattle Democrat, said Monday that he worked closely with the former Minnesota House speaker in the past.

News WA Government Washington legislators condemn political violence following Minnesota shooting June 15, 2025 Updated Sun., June 15, 2025 at 9:39 p.m. The Washington State seal on a railing ...

Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, a Seattle Democrat, said Monday that he worked closely with the former Minnesota House speaker in the past.

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