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Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10)
Democrat - Washington
Running for House
Rep. Marilyn Strickland is a Democratic politician and former business executive serving as the U.S. Representative for Washington's 10th Congressional District. Born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised in the Pacific Northwest, she built a career in business leadership before entering public service. Strickland served on the Tacoma City Council and later as Tacoma's mayor before being elected to Congress in 2020. In Congress, she has focused on infrastructure, military readiness, transportation, economic opportunity, and support for veterans and working families.
“Serving as the South Sound's voice in Washington, D.C. continues to be a distinct honor."
- Rep. Marilyn Strickland
POLITICAL CAREER
U.S. House of Representatives (2020)
Mayor of Tacoma (2010–2018)
Tacoma City Council (2008–2009)
COMMITTEES
House Armed Services Committee
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
New Democrat Coalition
INTERESTING FACTS
First African American elected to represent Washington State in Congress.
One of the first Korean American women elected to Congress.
Active on military quality-of-life issues due to the large military presence in her district.
