Derek Kilmer

Democrat Representative of Washington's 6th district

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@RepDerekKilmer

kilmer.house.gov

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January 1, 1974 (50 years old)

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Has been serving as the U.S. representative for his district since 2013.
Previously served in both the Washington House of Representatives and the Washington State Senate.
Announced in 2012 his candidacy to succeed a retiring representative and won the general election.
Announced he would not seek re-election in 2024.
Born and raised in Port Angeles, Washington, with both parents being public school teachers.
Holds a B.A. in public affairs from Princeton University and a Ph.D. in comparative social policy from Oxford.
Worked as a business consultant and a business retention manager, among other roles.
Known for his pro-business stance, receiving multiple awards from business and veterans’ groups.
Voted with the President’s stated position 100% of the time in the 117th Congress according to FiveThirtyEight.
Supports strong economic and military cooperation between the U.S. and Israel.
Introduced legislation to allow financial institutions to conduct “savings promotion raffles” and sponsored the Honest Ads Act and the Tiny Homes for Veterans Act.
Ranked as the 33rd most bipartisan member of the House during the 114th Congress.
Has served on several important committees and is a member of multiple caucuses, including the New Democrat Coalition and the Climate Solutions Caucus.