Kim Schrier

Democrat Representative of Washington's 8th district

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August 23, 1968 (56 years old)

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Former physician turned U.S. representative since 2019
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California
Holds a bachelor’s degree in astrophysics from the University of California, Berkeley, graduating Phi Beta Kappa
Earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California Davis School of Medicine
Completed residency at Stanford University School of Medicine
Worked as a pediatrician in Ashland, Oregon, for one year before joining Virginia Mason Medical Center in Issaquah, Washington, in 2001
Became politically active, especially on healthcare issues, leading to her decision to enter politics after the 2016 elections
Ran for Congress with the expansion of Medicare and the Affordable Care Act as central campaign issues
Became the first Democrat elected to represent Washington’s 8th congressional district
Won the general elections in 2018, 2020, and 2022, with healthcare and abortion rights being key issues
During Donald Trump’s administration, voted in line with the president’s stated position 6.6% of the time
As of June 2023, had voted in line with Joe Biden’s stated position 100% of the time
Serves on the Committee on Agriculture, Committee on Education and Labor, and Committee on Energy and Commerce
Member of the New Democrat Coalition
Lives in Sammamish, Washington, with her husband and son
Grandparents were Jewish immigrants from Europe
Has Type 1 diabetes