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Senate confirms Lottery director and DSHS secretary in unanimous votes
Summary
On Feb. 10, 2026, the Washington State Senate confirmed Brian C. Bennett as director of the Washington State Lottery and Angela Ramirez as secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services; both confirmations passed by recorded roll-call tallies of 49 ayes, 0 nays.
The Washington State Senate on Feb. 10, 2026, confirmed two gubernatorial appointments in unanimous roll-call votes.
Brian C. Bennett was confirmed as director of the Washington State Lottery (gubernatorial appointment number 9265). Senator Lavett introduced Bennett’s background on the floor, citing his University of…
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