Lillian Ortiz-Self

Lillian Ortiz-Self (born 1960)[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 21st District. Ortiz-Self was appointed to the state legislature on January 21, 2014 by the Snohomish County Council.[2]

Lillian Ortiz-Self
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 21st district
Assumed office
January 21, 2014 (2014-01-21)
Serving with Strom Peterson
Preceded byMarko Liias
Personal details
Born
Lillian Ortiz

1960 (age 62–63)
New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseClayton Self
ResidenceMukilteo, Washington
EducationDrake University (MA)

She's a member of the Washington state Commission on Hispanic Affairs.[3] She also serves on the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee.

Career

Following her 2014 electoral win, Ortiz-Self was assigned to the Early Learning and Human Services Committee, the Environment Committee, and the Transportation Committee.[4]

In 2016, Ortiz-Self won 62% of the vote against Republican challenger Jeff Scherrer.[5]

In 2018, Ortiz-Self won 65% of the vote in the election against Republican Petra Bigea.[6]

In 2020, Ortiz-Self was elected as the House Democratic Caucus Chair.[7]

In 2022, Ortiz-Self ran for a fifth term, drawing two Republican challengers: Petra Bigea and Jenifer Short.[6]

References
  1. "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
  2. "Liias, Ortiz-Self appointed in 21st District". HeraldNet.com. January 21, 2014.
  3. "Washington Commission on Hispanic Affairs". Archived from the original on 2014-02-02.
  4. "Newly appointed 21st Legislative District representative gets committee assignments – Lillian Ortiz-Self". Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  5. "Washington 21st District – Position 2 State House Results: Lillian Ortiz-Self Wins". The New York Times. 2017-08-01. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  6. Beacon, Mukilteo. "2022 Primary: Three state Democratic incumbents running for reelection". Mukilteo Beacon. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  7. MyEdmondsNews (2020-11-15). "21st District Rep. Ortiz-Self elected new House Democratic Caucus Chair". My Edmonds News. Retrieved 2023-06-21.


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