Biography

Sen. Claudia Kauffman

47th Legislative District
D-Kent

Sen. Claudia Kauffman was sworn into the Washington State Senate in January 2023. She is the caucus’s Leadership Liaison to Tribal Nations, chair of the Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee, and a member of the Ways & Means and State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections committees. Kauffman also serves as the co-vice chair of the Senate Democrats’ Members of Color Caucus.

A resident of Kent for over 20 years, Kauffman was previously elected and served as Washington state senator of the 47th Legislative District from 2007-11. A member of the Nez Perce tribe, she is the only Indigenous person currently serving in the Senate.

Kauffman is a fierce advocate for legislation and policy to protect children, address equity, increase support services for people with disabilities, and improve public education in Washington.

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