Maria Cantwell

US Senator and former US Representative from Washington. Born in Indianapolis, IN., October 13, 1958; B.A., Miami University of Ohio 1980; pursued an academic course at the Miami University European Center, Luxembourg; public relations consultant; Washington State representative 1987-1993; elected as a Democrat to the 103rd Congress (January 3, 1993-January 3, 1995); unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the 104th Congress; elected as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2000, reelected in 2006, 2012 and 2018; chair, Committee on Indian Affairs (One Hundred Thirteenth Congress).