Sharon Brown (Republican) represents the 8th Legislative District which serves a portion of Benton County. She was appointed by a unanimous council in January of 2013.

She served 22 years as a business attorney before being elected to the Kennewick city Council in 2009. In 2010, she was elected Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Kennewick, where she focused on increasing job growth in the city.

An active member of the Tri-City community, Brown served on nine committees and chambers with a focus on small business and economic growth.

Brown is married and has five children.