Patty Murray
A candidate for U.S. Senator, State of Washington in the 2016 Washington Primary, Aug. 2
Party: Democratic
Age: 73
City: Seattle, Washington
Education: Received a bachelor's degree in physical education from Washington State University in 1972.
Work experience: Worked as a preschool teacher.
Political experience: Served as Washington's U.S. Senator since 1993. Served as a state senator from 1989 to 1993. Served on the Shoreline School District Board from 1985 to 1989.
Family: Married to Rob Murray. Has two children.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Patty Murray (D) | 503,286 | 53.30% |
| Chris Vance (R) | 263,684 | 27.93% |
| Eric John Makus (R) | 41,128 | 4.36% |
| Philip L. Cornell (D) | 31,003 | 3.28% |
| Scott Nazarino (R) | 28,902 | 3.06% |
| Mike Luke (L) | 13,555 | 1.44% |
| Mohammad Said (D) | 8,427 | 0.89% |
| Donna Rae Lands (C) | 8,360 | 0.89% |
| Sam Wright (H) | 7,589 | 0.80% |
| Ted Cummings (I) | 7,454 | 0.79% |
| Uncle Mover (R) | 6,298 | 0.67% |
| Thor Amundson (D) | 5,505 | 0.58% |
| Jeremy Teuton (S) | 4,840 | 0.51% |
| Charlie Jackson (I) | 4,450 | 0.47% |
| Zach Haller (I) | 3,709 | 0.39% |
| Dr. Pano Churchill (L) | 3,163 | 0.33% |
| Alex Tsimerman (S) | 2,872 | 0.30% |
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Legislation would help tribes gain custody of Kennewick Man remains
For most of the 19 years since the ancient skeleton dubbed Kennewick Man was found on the banks of the Columbia River, Inland Northwest tribes have fought to have him turned over to them. Sen. Patty Murray said Thursday it’s time for the skeleton to be released to the tribes. If it takes an act of Congress, she’s willing to set that in motion.
Murray wants Kennewick Man returned to tribes
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray has introduced legislation that would return Kennewick Man to a coalition of Columbia Basin tribes.