Debbie Regala (Democrat) represented the 27th District which included parts of Tacoma and Fife and the Town of Ruston. She was originally elected and sworn in to serve an unexpired term in the House of Representatives in December, 1994. She served there until her election to the State Senate in 2001. She retired in 2012.

Debbie was a long-term resident of Tacoma and was actively involved in her community.

She graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a degree in foreign languages and education.

She and her husband had three children.