Patty Murray
Patricia Lynn Murray is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Washington, a seat she has held since 1993. From 2023 to 2025, she held the position of president pro tempore of the Senate. Prior to serving in the U.S. Senate, she served in the Washington State Senate from 1989 to 1993. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Background
Born
1950-10-11, Bothell
Education
Washington State University, Bothell High School
Prior Occupations
politician, instructor, lobbyist, volunteer, teacher
Positions Held
United States Senate Democratic Conference Secretary, member of the Washington State Senate, member, United States senator, President pro tempore of the United States Senate
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Country
United States
Chamber
Senate
Party
Democrat
State
Washington
Status
Current member
In office since
1993
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