(The Center Square) – Former Washington state Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird has resigned from two leadership positions with the party. In an email this week sent to Washington State Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh and others, Bird said he was resigning from his position as chair of the Benton County Republican Party and also resigning as an executive board member of the Washington State Republican Party. The email, sent to The Center Square from Walsh, opened by saying, “For many years I have dedicated myself in service to my nation and community and now, it’s time for me to gi…