Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines) was honored as a “Champion for Children” by the Children’s Alliance for her work and leadership during the 2023 legislative session. The award recognizes lawmakers who provide significant leadership to advance public policies that create opportunities for all of Washington’s 1.6 million children. Keiser was among 10 lawmakers in the Washington House and Senate who were honored with the award. The Children’s Alliance pointed to Keiser’s work to ban the practice of female genital mutilation, which can be inflicted on young girls (SB 5453). She was also recognized for her swift action to protect reproductive health by countering an out-of-state threat to the supply of abortion medication (Read More
About Sen. Keiser
President Pro Tempore, Chair of Labor & Commerce Committee
Sen. Karen Keiser represents Washington’s 33rd Legislative District, which contains a number of suburban cities south of Seattle, including SeaTac, Kent, Des Moines and Burien. As President Pro Tempore, she presides over the Washington State Senate when the lieutenant governor is unavailable. And as chair of the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee, she champions policies that help working families and improve women’s economic security.
Read Sen. Keiser’s full biography here.
