Patricia Murray
United States Senator from Washington since 2013
1950 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
United States Senator from Washington since 2013
Born
October 11, 1950
Age
~76 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
teacher, politician, instructor
United StatesBorn in Bothell
1950
Born in Bothell (1950-10-11)
1985
Positionmember (1985–1989)
1989
Positionmember of the Washington State Senate (1989–1993)
1993
PositionUnited States senator (1993–1995)
1995
PositionUnited States senator (1995–1997)
1997
PositionUnited States senator (1997–1999)
About
Patricia Lynn Murray is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Washington, a seat she has held since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, she held the position of president pro tempore of the Senate from 2023 to 2025. Murray served in the Washington State Senate from 1989 to 1993. She was Washington's first female U.S. senator and is the first woman in American history to hold the position of president pro tempore. Murray is also the youngest senator to occupy the office of president pro tempore in more than five decades.
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Who is Patricia Murray?+
Patricia Lynn Murray is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Washington, a seat she has held since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, she held the position of president pro tempore of the Senate from 2023 to 2025. Murray served in the Washington State Senate f
What does the name Patricia mean?+
The name Patricia means "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From noble; later also seen as the feminine form of the saint's name Patrick.". It is of English origin.
When was Patricia Murray born?+
Patricia Murray was born on October 11, 1950.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From noble; later also seen as the feminine form of the saint's name Patrick.
The name Patricia is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From noble; later also seen as the feminine form of the saint's name Patrick.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
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