Steven Thomas O'Ban (born July 12, 1961) is an American politician and attorney who served as a member of the

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, representing the 28th district from 2013 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the

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in 2013.

Career

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, he represented the 28th Legislative District in Pierce County. He was appointed to the State Senate by the

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on June 4, 2013, following the death of State Senator

Mike Carrell Michael J. Carrell (April 10, 1944 – May 29, 2013) was an American politician and educator. Born in Tacoma, Washington, Carrell graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a degree in education. He was a teacher in middle school, high scho ...

. On November 3, 2020, O'Ban lost the long-held Republican seat to

T'wina Nobles T'wina T. Nobles (née Fields, formerly T'wina Franklin, born 1981) is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the Washington State Senate from the 28th district. Elected in 2020, she assumed office on January 11, 2021. Early ...

. Preceding his appointment, O'Ban served for less than five months as a member of the

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1961 births Living people Republican Party members of the Washington House of Representatives Republican Party Washington (state) state senators University of Washington alumni Seattle University School of Law alumni Politicians from Tacoma, Washington 21st-century American politicians {{Washington-politician-stub