Patty MurrayPatty Murray is an American politician serving as a U.S. Senator from the state of Washington. Born on October 11, 1950, she has been a member of the U.S. Senate since 1993, making her the first woman to serve as a U.S. Senator from Washington. During her tenure in the Senate, Murray has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development for the state of Washington. more