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Protecting our environment is foundational to our values here in Washington state—and I’m fighting hard to secure the federal dollars we need to preserve everything that makes Washington state such a great place to live, for generations to come.
A member of the Democratic Party, Murray served in the Washington State Senate from 1989 to 1993. She was Washington's first female U.S. senator and is the first woman in American history to hold the position of president pro tempore.
As Washington state’s senior Senator, a member of Senate Democratic leadership since 2007, and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee since she first arrived in the Senate, Patty has a proven track record championing Washington state and breaking through partisan gridlock to solve problems, fight for progressive policies, and help ...
Senator Murray is honored to be a voice for Washington state in the U.S. Senate. Write to Patty to share your thoughts and experiences in your community, throughout the state, or across the country.
Jun 5, 2024 · Patty Murray is an American politician who was elected as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in 1992 and began representing Washington the following year. Murray was the first female senator from the state, and she later became the first woman to serve as president pro tempore of the Senate (2023– ).
As senior senator for Washington state, where the first positive COVID-19 case in the United States was identified, Patty raised the alarm early in the other Washington to push the Trump Administration and Congress to take the pandemic seriously.
Patty Murray brings Washington state progressive priorities to the other Washington. Each day, she works to help people, solve problems, and make sure every family and community has a voice in our country.
