Biography of patty murray

biography of patty murray

Press Kit - Senator Patty Murray

  • Patty was born and raised in Bothell, Washington where she grew up with her parents and six siblings—including a twin sister.
    • patty murray family Patricia Lynn Murray is an American politician serving in her sixth term as a United States senator from Washington, beginning her tenure in 1993, and is the state's senior senator.
    patty murray twin sister Patty Murray (incumbent) 1,741,827: 57%: Tiffany Smiley 1,299,322 43% Personal life.
    patty murray years in office 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.

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      Patricia Lynn Murray (née Johns; born October 11, ) is an American politician serving in her sixth term as a United States senator from Washington, beginning her tenure in , and is the state's senior senator.

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      Patty Murray is an American politician who was elected as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in and began representing Washington the following year.

    Patty Murray

    American politician (born 1950)

    Patty Murray

    Official portrait, 2013

    Incumbent

    Assumed office
    January 3, 2025
    Preceded bySusan Collins
    In office
    January 3, 2023 – January 3, 2025
    Preceded byPatrick Leahy
    Succeeded byChuck Grassley

    Incumbent

    Assumed office
    January 3, 2025
    Preceded byChuck Grassley

    Incumbent

    Assumed office
    January 3, 1993

    Serving with Maria Cantwell

    Preceded byBrock Adams
    In office
    January 9, 1989 – January 3, 1993
    Preceded byBill Kiskaddon
    Succeeded byRosemary McAuliffe
    Born

    Patricia Lynn Johns


    (1950-10-11) October 11, 1950 (age 74)
    Bothell, Washington, U.S.
    Political partyDemocratic
    Spouse

    Rob Murray

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    (m. 1972)​
    Children2
    EducationWashington State University (BA)
    WebsiteSenate website

    Patricia Lynn Murray (née Joh

    Maria Cantwell

  • As Washington state’s senior Senator, a member of Senate Democratic leadership since , 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 worke.

    • Issues - Senator Patty Murray

      Patty has a proven track record of fighting for Washington state families and breaking through partisan gridlock to solve problems, fight for progressive policies, and help workers, families, and communities.

    Patty Murray - Wikiquote

      About Patty Patty was born and raised in Bothell, Washington where she grew up with her parents and six siblings—including a twin sister.
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    Civil Rights & Democracy - Senator Patty Murray

  • 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–).

    • Political Biography: Senator Patty Murray (D) Washington

  • Patty Murray (born October 11, 1950, Bothell, Washington, U.S.) is an American politician who was elected as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in 1992 and began representing Washington the following year.