Tina Podlodowski
Tina Podlodowski | |
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| Chair of the Washington Democratic Party | |
| In office January 28, 2017 – January 28, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jaxon Ravens |
| Succeeded by | Shasti Conrad |
| Member of the Seattle City Council, Position 7 | |
| In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Sherry Harris |
| Succeeded by | Heidi Wills |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 26, 1960 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Hartford (BA) |
Tina L. Podlodowski (born 1960) is an American businesswoman and politician who served as the Chair of the Washington State Democratic Party for three terms. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as a member of the Seattle City Council and unsuccessfully ran for Secretary of State of Washington in 2016.
Career
Podlodowski graduated with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Hartford.[1] After graduation she worked with a number of technology start-ups, finally coming to Microsoft in 1984, where she managed groups in product marketing, domestic and international sales, and eventually Microsoft's global training department. After leaving Microsoft in 1993, she was one of the principal investors in the purchase and renovation of Seattle's historic Paramount Theatre. She was elected to the Seattle City Council in 1995.[2] She served on the council for one term, chairing the Public Safety, Health and Technology Committee.[citation needed] In 2004, she was named the executive director of the Lifelong AIDS Alliance,[3] a position that she held until 2007.[4] She also worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound and as a practice manager for Porter Novelli. In 2014, she advised Ed Murray, the Mayor of Seattle, on issues of policing.
In January 2016, Podlodowski announced that she would run against Kim Wyman, the incumbent Secretary of State of Washington, in the 2016 election.[5] Wyman defeated Podlodowski with 55% of the vote.[6]
In January 2017, Podlodowski was elected to be the chair of the Washington State Democratic Party, defeating incumbent Jaxon Ravens.[7] She did not run for another term in January 2023.[8]
Personal life
Podlodowski is openly gay.[2][9] She is married and has three children.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Election Center". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Will gays and lesbians in 2016 shatter last 'glass ceiling' in state politics?". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. April 23, 2016. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
- ↑ "Seattle Gay News 12 Mar 2004, page 1". Newspapers.com. 2004-03-12. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ↑ "Seattle Gay News 22 Jun 2007, page 52". Newspapers.com. 2007-06-22. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ↑ Brunner, Jim (January 13, 2016). "Tina Podlodowski to challenge Secretary of State Kim Wyman". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
- ↑ "Washington Secretary of State Results: Kim Wyman Wins". The New York Times. November 29, 2016. Archived from the original on December 1, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Washington Democrats opt for new leader". The News Tribune. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
- ↑ "WA Democratic Party Chair Tina Podlodowski stepping down". The Seattle Times. 2023-01-04. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ↑ Paynter, Susan (December 12, 2006). "Two-mom families are moving beyond the hurtful barbs". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
External links
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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| Preceded by Jaxon Ravens |
Chair of the Washington Democratic Party 2017–present |
Succeeded by Shasti Conrad |
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- State political party chairs of Washington (state)
- University of Hartford alumni
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- Lesbian politicians
- Women city councillors in Washington (state)
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