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Claudia Kauffman
Claudia G. Kauffman (born July 15, 1959) 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. She previously served the district for one term, from 2007 to 2011.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. She lost her reelection in 2010 before making a successful return to the Senate in 2022. Biography 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.Kershner, Kate"Kauffman, Claudia (b. 1959)" ''HistoryLink.org'', October 17, 2011. Retrieved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington's 47th Legislative District
Washington's 47th legislative district is one of forty-nine districts in Washington state for representation in the state legislature. The district's legislators are state senator Claudia Kauffman and state representatives Debra Entenman (position 1) and Chris Stearns (position 2), all Democrats. See also *Washington Redistricting Commission *Washington State Legislature *Washington State Senate *Washington House of Representatives The Washington House of Representatives is the lower house of the Washington State Legislature, and along with the Washington State Senate makes up the legislature of the U.S. state of Washington. It is composed of 98 Representatives from 49 ... References External linksWashington State Redistricting Commission [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |