About
Patty Murray is an American politician currently serving as a senior United States Senator from Washington. She has held this seat since 1993 and is a member of the Democratic Party. Murray recently served as the president pro tempore of the Senate and was the first woman in American history to hold the position. Before her election to the Senate, she served in the Washington State Senate.
Career Timeline
Elected to State Senate
Elected to the Washington State Senate.
Elected to US Senate
Elected to the U.S. Senate from Washington.
Heads Democratic Senatorial Cmte.
Leads fundraising efforts for Democratic Senate candidates.
Senate Budget Committee Chair
Becomes the chair of the Senate Budget Committee.
Senate HELP Committee Chair
Takes role as Chair of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
President Pro Tempore of Senate
First woman to hold the position of president pro tempore of the Senate.
Senior Senator
Continues to serve as a senior U.S. Senator.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026