Debra Jean Entenman (née Rivers,[1] born November 27, 1961) is an American politician who is the member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 47th district in King County. She is endorsed by The Seattle Times newspaper.

Debra Entenman
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 47th district
Assumed office
January 14, 2019
Serving with Chris Stearns
Preceded byMark Hargrove
Personal details
Born
Debra Jean Rivers

(1961-11-27) November 27, 1961 (age 62)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDave
ResidenceKent, Washington
Alma materSeattle University (BA)

Early life and career

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Entenman earned an AA from Highline Community College in 2001. She earned a BA in political science from Seattle University in 2003.[1] She worked for the Children’s Alliance and worked for Congressman Adam Smith for 12 years, including service as his District Director.[2] In 2015, Washington Governor Jay Inslee appointed Entenman to serve as a Trustee at Renton Technical College.[3]

Political career

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Election

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Entenman was elected in the general election on November 6, 2018, winning 53 percent of the vote over 46 percent of Republican incumbent Mark Hargrove.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Selle, Cassie (30 May 2019). "Debra J. Entenman (1961-". Black Past. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  2. ^ "RTC Board Chair Entenman joins State Legislature". Renton Technical College. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Entenman to run for District 47 State House position: Kent resident works for Congressman Smith". Kent Reporter. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Washington Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times". The New York Times. 6 November 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2018.