Marilyn Strickland

Marilyn Strickland is a U.S. Representative for Washington's 10th congressional district and a member of the Democratic Party. She made history as the first African American woman elected to Congress from the state of Washington. Strickland previously served as the mayor of Tacoma and is known for her focus on issues such as economic development, education, and social justice. Recently, she defended a controversial TikTok video featuring several Democratic congresswomen during a CNN segment, arguing that creative outreach is essential for engaging voters, despite the criticism it faced.