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Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-1)
Democrat - Washington
Running for House
Before entering politics, Rep. Suzan DelBene worked in technology and business leadership roles, including at Microsoft and as CEO of a software company she helped grow. She later served as Washington State Director of Revenue before being elected to Congress in a 2012 special election. Since then, she has become a senior Democratic lawmaker focused on tax policy, healthcare, trade, and economic competitiveness.
PARTY: Democrat
ELECTED: 2012
EDUCATION: Reed College (B.A.), University of Washington (M.B.A.)
OCCUPATION PRIOR TO CONGRESSIONAL SERVICE: Vice President at Microsoft (mobile communications business), CEO and President, Nimble Technology
BORN: February 17, 1962
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"Fair tax policy is making sure everyone is paying their fair share."
- Rep. Suzan DelBene
POLITICAL CAREER
House of Representatives-Special Election (2012)
COMMITTEES SERVED ON
House Committee on Ways and Means
Tax Subcommittee
Trade Subcommittee
Oversight Subcommittee
INTERESTING FACTS
Helped build early e-commerce and software companies in the 1990s–2000s
One of the most influential Democratic campaign strategists in Congress (as DCCC Chair)
Represents a highly tech-driven district including parts of Seattle’s suburban innovation corridor
