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Patty Murray

Party
Democrat
Office Held:
US Senate, WA
Office Sought:
US Senate, WA
MURRAY, Patty, a Senator from Washington; born in Seattle, King County, Wash., October 11, 1950; graduated, Washington State University 1972; education volunteer 1977-1984; instructor, Shoreline Community College, Shoreline, Wash., 1984-1987; citizen lobbyist for environmental and educational issues 1983-1988; member, board of directors, Shoreline School District 1985-1989, serving as president and legislative representative for two terms; member, Washington state senate 1988-1992, Democratic whip 1990-1992; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1992; reelected in 1998, 2004 and again in 2010 for the term ending January 3, 2017; chairwoman, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (2001-2003, 2011-), Committee on Veterans Affairs (One Hundred Twelfth Congress; Democratic Conference secretary (2007-).

Source: Bioguide

Campaign Finance

$198,967 Received
Information

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  • Top Industries

    OpenSecrets.org and FollowTheMoney.org classify contribution data into about 100 industries.
    83% of the total amount raised came from an identifiable industry.

  • In State vs. Out of State

    contributions from individuals, in dollars

  • Individuals vs. PACs

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  • Top Contributors

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  • Recent and upcoming fundraisers

    Full invitations can be viewed at Party Time
    Date Event
    March 15, 2012
    Venue:
    Breakfast at Johnny's Half Shell
View all campaign finance data for Patty Murray Sources: OpenSecrets.org Party Time