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Claudia Kauffman
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| Member of the Washington Senate from the 47th district |
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| Assumed office January 9, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Mona Das |
| In office January 8, 2007 – January 10, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Stephen L. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Joe Fain |
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| 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 was born on July 15, 1959. She is an important American politician. She is a member of the Washington State Senate. This means she helps make laws for the state of Washington. She represents the 47th district. Claudia Kauffman is part of the Democratic Party. She made history as the first Native American woman from the Nez Perce tribe to be elected to the Washington State Senate.
She served in the Senate before, from 2007 to 2011. She did not win her re-election in 2010. However, she successfully returned to the Senate in 2022.
About Claudia Kauffman
Early Life and Education
Claudia Kauffman was born in Idaho in 1959. Her parents were John and Josephine Kauffman. She went to Cleveland High School in Seattle. Later, she continued her studies. She attended the University of Idaho. She also studied at the Oglala Lakota College.
Her Political Journey
Claudia Kauffman has a long history in politics. She first served in the Washington State Senate from 2007 to 2011. In 2017, she ran for a position called Seattle Port Commissioner. She did not win that election.
In 2022, she ran for her old Senate seat again. She won against Bill Boyce, who was a Republican. She took over the seat after Senator Mona Das retired. Claudia Kauffman is still serving in the Senate today.
External Links
- Biography at HistoryLink
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Claudia Kauffman (WA) profile
