Patty Murray (Democrat) served as Senator for the 1st Legislative District in North King County and a small portion in Snohomish County. She served from 1989-1993. She has served in the U.S. Senate since 1993.

Born and raised in North King County. B.A. from Washington State University.

Shoreline School Director and two term Board President. Founder of Organization for Parent Education in WA. Former instructor, Shoreline Community College and Cooperative Preschool Teacher.

Patty has two children.