Patty Murray

Patty Murray is a member of the Democratic Party, and the party's 4th ranking member in the Senate. The 18-year incumbent is campaigning to keep her job as a Washington State Senator for a 4th term. She was also the first women to be elected as a Senator in Washington State. During Murray's time in the Senate, she hasn't produced many major pieces of legislation, but she has done a lot for Washington State. Some of her accomplishments include creating the Wild Sky Wilderness Area, and directing Federal money towards Washington's light rail, ferries, and roads. She has also helped increase border and port security in our state. Patty Murray is recognized as strong advocate for veterans across the country. Also, Murray is a strong advocate for education. Her support for education extends back to before congress when she severed on her local school board. In past campaigns, Murray has played the role as the representative for the average working family. Murray has a reputation as hard worker behind the scenes in Congress. She claims to be serving her state the best she knows how.