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Claudia Kauffman | |
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| Member of the Washington Senate from the 47th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mona Das |
| In office January 8, 2007 – January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen L. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Joe Fain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 15, 1959 Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Larry Cordier |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Kent, Washington |
| Profession | Small business owner |
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Claudia G. Kauffman (born July 15, 1959)[1] is an American politician who is a member of the Washington State Senate representing the 47th district. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first Native American (Nez Perce) woman elected to the upper chamber.[2]
She previously served the district for one term, from 2007 to 2011.[3] She lost her reelection in 2010 before making a successful return to the Senate in 2022.
Biography[edit]
Kauffman was born in Idaho in 1959 to John and Josephine Kauffman. She attended Cleveland High School and later studied at the University of Idaho and the Oglala Lakota College.[2][3]
In 2017 she lost a race for Seattle Port Commissioner Position 1.[4]
In 2022, she defeated Republican Bill Boyce to reclaim her old senate seat following the retirement of fellow Democratic senator Mona Das.
References[edit]
- ^ "Candidate: Claudia Kauffman". Our Campaigns. June 10, 2008. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
- ^ a b Kershner, Kate, "Kauffman, Claudia (b. 1959)", HistoryLink.org, October 17, 2011. Retrieved 2020-09-26.
- ^ a b DeJesus, Thad, billie rain and Basil Shadid (co-writers), "Claudia Kauffman: Colors NW March Story" (video, 6:26 m.), Colors NW via YouTube via HistoryLink.org, March 7, 2007. Note: colorsnw.com (cited in video) is not active; www.colorsvamag.com gives history. Retrieved 2020-09-26.
- ^ "www.claudiaforport.com". Archived from the original on 2017-06-18. Retrieved 2017-07-20.[dead link]
External links[edit]
- Biography at HistoryLink
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Claudia Kauffman (WA) profile
- Follow the Money - Claudia Kauffman
- 2006 campaign contributions
- Washington Senate Democratic Caucus - Claudia Kauffman profile
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