Deb Manjarrez is an American politician, farmer, and accountant. In 2024, she was elected to serve in the Washington House of Representatives.
Deb Manjarrez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 Serving with Gloria Mendoza | |
| Preceded by | Gina Mosbrucker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wapato, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mark E. Manjarrez |
| Education | Central Washington University (BA) |
| Occupation | politician farmer accountant |
Early life and education
editManjarrez was born and raised in Wapato, Washington.[1] Manjarrez is the fourth generation of her family to work in farming and owns the farm that has been in her family since the 1940s with her husband Mark.[2] She graduated from Wapato High School and earned a bachelor of arts degree from Central Washington University.[3]
Manjarrez is a certified public accountant.[2]
Political career
editManjarrez served as president of the Wapato Chamber of Commerce for ten years and served as chairman of the Yakima County Republican Central Committee.[1] She was also a Republican state committewoman.[1][4]
Washington House of Represenatives
editShe ran in the 2024 Washington House of Representatives election to fill the seat of Gina Mosbrucker, who retired.[2] In the primary election, she faced two challengers, Democrat Ana Ruiz Kennedy and independent Eddie Perez, with Manjarrez and Kennedy advancing to the general.[5][6] Menjarrez defeated Kennedy, receiving 51% of the votes.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c Martinez, Ileana (May 6, 2024). "Debra Manjarrez announces plans to run for District 14 state rep seat". Sunnyside Sun.
- ^ a b c Inghram, Questen (July 19, 2024). "Kennedy, Manjarrez, Perez run for 14th District state House". Yakima Herald-Republic. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ "Deb Manjarrez bio". Yakima Herald-Republic. October 15, 2024.
- ^ Hoang, Mai (November 7, 2022). "Latina candidates in Central WA seek to increase representation". Cascade PBS. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ Madsen, Sue Lani (August 5, 2024). "Latino candidates have growing influence in Washington state politics". Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ Martinez, Ileana (August 6, 2024). "Dimas, Manjarrez lead local races for state rep". Sunnyside Sun. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ Inghram, Questen (November 23, 2024). "Republicans win 14th District races with results pointing to a more competitive territory". Yakima Herald-Republic. Retrieved November 27, 2024.