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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]
Claudia Kauffman | |
|---|---|
| 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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She previously served the district for one term, from 2007 to 2011.[3] She lost her re-election in 2010 before making a successful return to the Senate in 2022.
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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.
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