Claudia Kauffman

 ( 1959 Births ) 

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 re-election in 2010 before making a successful return to the Senate in 2022.

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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 2020-09-26.

In 2017, she lost a race for Seattle Port Commissioner Position 1.

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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External links

• Biography at HistoryLink
• Project Vote Smart - Senator Claudia Kauffman (WA) profile
• Follow the Money - Claudia Kauffman
• 2006 campaign contributions
• Washington Senate Democratic Caucus - Claudia Kauffman profile

Categories: 1959 Births, Living People, Nez Perce Tribe People, Native American State Legislators In Washington, Native American Women In Politics, People From Kent, Washington, Washington State Senators, Women State Legislators In Washington, 21st-century American Women Politicians, 21st-century Members Of The Washington State Legislature

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