OLYMPIA, Wash. — A longtime republican state rep who represents parts of Skagit, Island and Snohomish counties has announced she will not run for re-election.

The Skagit Valley Herald reports three democrats say they are running for her seat.

Representative Norma Smith has served the 10th Legislative District in the state House of Representatives since she was appointed in 2008.

The 68-year-old says she will continue to serve through her sixth term, which runs through the end of the year.