Jim Kastama

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Jim Kastama
Washington State Senate District 25
Incumbent
Assumed office 2001
Current term ends 2013
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Part-time Teacher
Website	Senate website

Jim Kastama is a Washington state senator, currently serving the 25th district.^[1] He has occupied his senate seat since 2000 and is a member of the Democratic Party.

Education

Kastama attended Claremont Men's College. He went on to earn his BA from the University of California - Berkeley.

Professional experience

Kastama is part of the part time faculty at South Puget Sound Community College.

Political experience

Kastama served in the Washington State House of Representatives from 1996 to 2000. From 1999 to 2000 he was House Assistant Democratic Leader. In 2001 he joined the Washington State Senate and served as Democratic Assistant Whip. He has represented the 25th district since.

Committee membership

• Economic Development, Trade & Innovation Committee, Washington State Senate
• Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee, Washington State Senate
• Transportation Committee, Washington State Senate

Personal life

Kastama and his wife Barbara have five children.

External links

• Washington State Senate profile of Kastama
• Vote Smart profile of Kastama
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998, 1996
• Kastama state-sponsored website

References

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