Maria Cantwell
Maria Ellen Cantwell is an American politician serving since 2001 as the junior U.S. senator from Washington. A member of the Democratic Party, she served from 1987 to 1993 in the Washington House of Representatives and from 1993 to 1995 in the United States House of Representatives.
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Background
Born
1958-10-13, Indianapolis
Education
Miami University, Emmerich Manual High School
Prior Occupations
politician, public relations executive
Positions Held
member of the Washington House of Representatives, United States representative, United States senator
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Country
United States
Chamber
Senate
Party
Democrat
State
Washington
Status
Current member
In office since
1993
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