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Birthday: 10/13/1958

Religion: Roman Catholic

Website: http://cantwell.senate.gov

CANTWELL, Maria E., a Representative and Senator from Washington; born in Indianapolis, Ind., October 13, 1958; attended public schools in Indianapolis; B.A., Miami University of Ohio 1980; pursued an academic course at the Miami University European Center, Luxembourg; public relations consultant; Washington State representative 1987-1993; elected as a Democrat to the 103rd Congress (January 3, 1993-January 3, 1995); unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the 104th Congress; elected as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2000, for the term commencing January 3, 2001; reelected in 2006 for the term ending January 3, 2013.