Sen. Cantwell says longtime record should bring her fifth term

Maria Cantwell’s political career dates back to 1980s.

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Sen. Maria Cantwell said her longtime record of public service has earned her a fifth term in the U.S. Senate.

Cantwell, D-Washington, was first elected to the Washington state House in 1986. She served one term in Congress as a representative from 1993-1995 before being elected to the Senate in 2000.

Cantwell is running against Dr. Raul Garcia, a Republican who added “Dr.” to the front of his name to stand out on the primary election ballot.

Dr. Garcia is an emergency room doctor who lives in Yakima. 

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