Suzan K. Delbene

Democrat Representative of Washington's 1st district

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February 17, 1962 (62 years old)

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American politician and businesswoman
Served as the United States representative since 2012
Was the 2010 Democratic nominee for U.S. representative and narrowly lost
Won the 2012 general election in a redrawn district
Chairs the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and is a former chair of the New Democrat Coalition
Born in Selma, Alabama, and moved to Washington state at a young age
Faced family financial hardships after her father lost his job
Holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Reed College and an MBA from the University of Washington
Worked at Microsoft in various roles, including director of marketing and business development
Left Microsoft to help found drugstore.com and later became CEO of Nimble Technology
Returned to Microsoft as corporate vice president of the Mobile Communications Business
Served as director for the Washington State Department of Revenue before entering politics
Ran for Congress in 2010 and 2012, winning in the latter year
Has spent a significant amount of her own money on her congressional races
Committee assignments include Vice Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee
Co-chairs several caucuses, including those focused on technology, health, and agriculture
Advocates for reproductive health care and supported Israel following a 2023 attack
Voted with President Joe Biden's stated position 100% of the time in the 117th Congress
Married to Kurt DelBene, a former Microsoft executive and government official
Practicing Episcopalian