Ed Murray

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Ed Murray
Washington State Senate District 43
Incumbent
Assumed office 2007
Current term ends 2011
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Senator
Website	Senate website

Ed Murray is a Washington state senator, currently serving the 43rd district.^[1] He has occupied his senate seat since 2007 and is a member of the Democratic Party. Murray serves a Majority Caucus Chair, making him the highest ranking gay elected official in the state.

Education

Murray earned his BA in Sociology from the University of Portland.

Professional experience

Murray worked as a legislative assistant for Seattle City Council Member Martha Choe.

Political experience

Murray served in the Washington State House of Representatives from 1995 to 2006. In 2006 he joined the Washington State Senate and has served in that position since.

Committee membership

• Health & Long-Term Care Committee, Washington State Senate
• Rules Committee, Washington State Senate
• Ways and Means Committee, Washington State Senate

External links

• Murray state-sponsored website
• Project Vote Smart profile on Murray
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996

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