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BornEdwin Carbonell Obras
(1971-08-05) August 5, 1971 (age 54)

Political partyDemocratic

Children1

Edwin Obras

Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 33rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office December 10, 2024 Serving with Mia Gregerson
Preceded by	Tina Orwall

Personal details
Born	Edwin Carbonell Obras (1971-08-05) August 5, 1971 (age 54) Republic of the Philippines
Political party	Democratic
Children	1
Education	University of Washington, BA; Northeastern University, Graduate Certificate (2015); MPA (2016)

Edwin Carbonell Obras (born August 5, 1971)^[1] is an American politician serving in the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 33rd Legislative District.^[2]

Obras was born in the Philippines.^[3] He grew up on Beacon Hill in Seattle.^[4]

He graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in American Ethnic Studies. He received a Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit, Philanthropy and Social Change (2015), as well as a Master of Public Administration (2016), from Northeastern University.^[5]

Career

Obras has worked for the City of Seattle's Human Services Department for over 15 years, most recently as deputy division director.^[6]

He has served as board president of the Filipino Community of Seattle (FCS) since 2019.^[7]

On December 10, 2024, Obras was appointed to the Washington House of Representatives.^[8]

References

↑ "Department of Health, Marriage Certificates, 1968-1999 - Edwin - Connie - Obras - Et Al". Washington State Archives, Digital Archives. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
↑ Demkovich, Laurel (2024-12-11). "Replacement picked for longtime Washington senator • Washington State Standard". Washington State Standard. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
↑ "Department of Health, Marriage Certificates, 1968-1999 - Edwin - Connie - Obras - Et Al". Washington State Archives, Digital Archives. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
↑ "Board of Directors | Filipino Community of Seattle". Filipino Community. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
↑ "Board of Directors | Filipino Community of Seattle". Filipino Community. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
↑ Demkovich, Laurel (2024-12-11). "Replacement picked for longtime Washington senator • Washington State Standard". Washington State Standard. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
↑ "Board of Directors | Filipino Community of Seattle". Filipino Community. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
↑ Demkovich, Laurel (2024-12-11). "Replacement picked for longtime Washington senator • Washington State Standard". Washington State Standard. Retrieved 2024-12-21.

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