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Chicago, USA
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University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
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Biography
Deborah Mandel Senn (born March 8, 1949) is an American politician of the Democratic Party. She was the Washington state Insurance Commissioner for two terms from 1993 to 2001. In 2000, in lieu of running for re-election, she ran for the U.S. Senate, losing in Democratic primary election to Maria Cantwell. In 2004, she unsuccessfully ran for Attorney General, narrowly defeating Mark Sidran by less than 10,000 votes in the primary, but losing to Rob McKenna in the general election. Senn also has been partner in a law firm. She is a first cousin, once-removed of current Washington State Representative Tana Senn.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rob McKenna | 1,425,368 | 52.98 | ||
| Democratic | Deborah Senn | 1,163,964 | 43.27 | ||
| Libertarian | J. Bradley Gibson | 56,792 | 2.11 | ||
| Green | Paul Richmond | 44,020 | 1.64 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Deborah Senn | 365,922 | 50.68 | ||
| Democratic | Mark Sidran | 356,125 | 49.32 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maria Cantwell | 472,609 | 70.55 | ||
| Democratic | Deborah Senn | 168,110 | 25.10 | ||
| Democratic | Barbara Lampert | 15,150 | 2.26 | ||
| Democratic | Robert Tilden Medley | 14,009 | 2.09 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Deborah Senn | 1,163,832 | 55.36 | +5.21 | |
| Republican | Anthony "Tony" Lowe | 872,280 | 41.49 | ||
| Natural Law | Steve Sevick | 66,348 | 3.16 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Deborah Senn | 571,167 | 100.00 | +37.02 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Deborah Senn | 1,049,231 | 50.15 | ||
| Republican | Richard G. "Dick" Marquardt | 894,551 | 42.76 | -13.72 | |
| Independent | Brian McCulloch | 148,280 | 7.09 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Deborah Senn | 284,083 | 62.98 | ||
| Democratic | Marj Wilkerson | 166,988 | 37.02 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dwight Pelz | 2,977 | 30.92 | ||
| Democratic | Deborah Senn | 2,355 | 24.46 | ||
| Democratic | Steve Shulman | 1,936 | 20.11 | ||
| Democratic | Walt Hubbard | 1,371 | 14.24 | ||
| Democratic | Dee Anderson | 899 | 9.34 | ||
| Democratic | Robert J. May | 91 | 0.95 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lee Preston | 8,053 | 56.33 | ||
| Democratic | Deborah Mandel Senn | 6,243 | 43.67 | ||
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Who is Deborah Senn?
Deborah Senn is an American politician and attorney who served as the Washington State Insurance Commissioner from 1993 to 2001.
What did Deborah Senn accomplish as Insurance Commissioner?
During her tenure as Insurance Commissioner, Deborah Senn fought for consumer protection, pushed for increased transparency in the insurance industry, and implemented numerous reforms. She successfully fought against insurance companies who denied coverage for pre-existing conditions, pushed for the establishment of the Basic Health Plan, and introduced the Insurance Fair Conduct Act.
What is the Insurance Fair Conduct Act?
The Insurance Fair Conduct Act is a law introduced by Deborah Senn during her time as Insurance Commissioner. It allows policyholders to sue insurance companies for wrongful denial, unreasonable delay, or deceptive handling of claims. Through this act, Senn aimed to hold insurance companies accountable and ensure fair treatment for policyholders.
What other positions has Deborah Senn held?
Before serving as Insurance Commissioner, Deborah Senn served as a State Representative in Washington from 1989 to 1993. After her tenure as Insurance Commissioner, she ran for the position of Attorney General in 2004 but was unsuccessful in her bid. She has also been an attorney in private practice, focusing on consumer protection and insurance law.
What is Deborah Senn's educational background?
Deborah Senn earned her bachelor's degree in history from Stanford University. She later received her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law.
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