45th Legislative District Team
45th Legislative District Delegation
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Sen. Manka Dhingra
Senate Deputy Majority LeaderManka Dhingra is Deputy Majority Leader of the Washington State Senate. She brings two decades of experience as a prosecutor and behavioral health expert to her role as chair of the Senate Law & Justice Committee. She also serves on the Health & Long Term Care Committee and the Ways & Means Committee. Dhingra was first elected to the Senate by the constituents of the 45th Legislative District in November 2017, the first Sikh legislator elected in the nation.
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Rep. Larry Springer
House Deputy Majority LeaderLarry Springer is the Deputy Majority Leader in the House of Representatives. He’s a lifelong resident of East King County and served 11 years on the Kirkland City Council, including four as Mayor. Owner of a retail wine store since 1985, Larry is proud of his family-run small business.
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Rep. Roger Goodman
Chair, House Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry CommitteeRep. Roger Goodman chairs the House Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry Committee. Roger lives in Kirkland with his daughter Vivian and his son Felix. He received an MPA from Harvard University (Kennedy School of Government), a JD from The George Washington University, and an AB from Dartmouth College.