Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, small business owner |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 04/06/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Harris County, Texas, U.S. |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kristina Marie Gluesenkamp Perez |
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| Known For | U.S. Representative for Washington's 3rd congressional district |
| Political Party | Democratic |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Reed College |
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| Degree | B.A. in Economics |
| Other Education | Attended Warren Wilson College before transferring to Reed College |
Personal Life
| Residence | Skamania County, Washington |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Dean Gluesenkamp |
| Children | 1 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Dean Gluesenkamp |
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Family
| Father | Immigrated from Mexico |
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| Mother | Family has roots in Washington |
Career
| Current Position | U.S. Representative for Washington's 3rd congressional district |
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| Term Start | 03/01/2023 |
| Previous Work | Owned and co-founded an auto repair and machine shop |
| Committees | House Agriculture Committee; House Small Business Committee |
| Leadership Roles | Co-chair of the Blue Dog Coalition |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Opened an independent auto-repair shop with her husband in 2018. | |
| 2. Served on the Underwood Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors since 2018. | |
| 3. First Latina Democrat to represent Washington State in Congress. | |
| 4. Won election to Congress in 2022 and was re-elected in 2024. |