Claudia Kauffman
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Claudia Kauffman | |
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| Member of the Washington State Senate from the 47th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mona Das |
| In office January 8, 2007 – January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen L. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Joe Fain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 15, 1959 Idaho, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Larry Cordier |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Small business owner |
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Claudia G. Kauffman (born July 15, 1959)[1] 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.[2]
She previously served the district for one term, from 2007 to 2011.[3] She lost her re-election in 2010 before making a successful return to the senate in 2022.
