Sharon holds a bachelor's degree from Evergreen State College and a master's degree from Northeastern University. 

Sharon has experience working in the retail banking and nonprofit management fundraising industries. 

Sharon Tomiko Santos currently serves as a member of the Washington House of Representatives in District 37. She was first elected in 1998 and is serving her 13th term.

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As a state representative, introduced House Bill 1510 to create a permanent funding source for community preservation and development authorities.

Supported the Working Families Tax Credit.

- As a state representative, introduced House Bill 1510 to create a permanent funding source for community preservation and development authorities.
- Supported the Working Families Tax Credit.

Economy

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Healthcare

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Supports efforts to work collaboratively with colleagues of differing views. 

- Supports efforts to work collaboratively with colleagues of differing views. 

Voting & Elections

Northwest Asian Weekly, Study: Anti-Asian attacks a major concern harassment in Western Washington

Wants to reduce "Anti-Asian attacks" and generational division.

- Wants to reduce "Anti-Asian attacks" and generational division.

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Education

Sharon Tomiko Santos

Sharon is from and lives in Seattle, Washington. She earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Washington.

Sharon Tomiko Santos has worked in nonprofit management and fundraising and served as policy staff for the King County Executive.

Sharon Tomiko Santos currently serves as a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 37. She was first elected in 2002 and is serving her 11th term.

Supports "equality, justice, and opportunity for each and every Washingtonian."

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Received the 2019 Legislative Leadership Award from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Coordinating Committee.

Supports limiting campaign contributions to $2,400 per person, with $1,200 for the primary election and $1,200 for the general election.

Received the 2011 Community Service Award from the Japanese American Citizens League, Seattle Chapter.

Supports the Washington Civil Rights Coalition.

Received the 2009 Inaugural Leadership and Vision Award from Junior Achievement of Washington.

Received the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation.

Received the 2010 Kip Tokuda Community Leadership Award from the Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation.

Supports public safety measures and community well-being.

Received the 2012 Bridging the Gap Award from the University of Washington Multicultural Alumni Partnership.

Received the 2017 Joseph Albert Dear Distinguished Alumna Award from The Evergreen State College.

Supports digital public schools, as evidenced by receiving the 2013 Pioneer Award for their establishment.

Received the 2024 Friend of Children Award from the Washington State Parent Teacher Association (PTA).

Believes in providing education on nonprofit management and fundraising.

Received the 2019 Champions for Children Award from the Children’s Alliance.

Received the 2012 Torch of Leadership Award from the Association of Washington School Principals.

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