Sharon Tomiko Santos Explained

Sharon Tomiko Santos
Image Name:	Sharon Tomiko Santos 01 (cropped).jpg
State House:	Washington
District:	37th
Alongside:	Chipalo Street
Term Start:	January 11, 1999
Preceded:	Dawn Mason
Party:	Democratic
Birth Name:	Sharon Tomiko Miyake
Birth Date:	July 5, 1961
Birth Place:	San Francisco, California
Alma Mater:	Evergreen State College (BA) Northeastern University (MA)
Spouse:	Bob Santos (deceased)

Sharon Tomiko Santos (née Miyake,^[1] born July 5, 1961) is an American politician serving as a member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 37th legislative district.

Early life and education

Santos was born in San Francisco, California. Santos earned a bachelor's degree from Evergreen State College and earned a master's degree from Northeastern University.^[2]

Career

Santos was first elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 1998. She serves on the Education; Finance; Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection; and Rules committees.

Personal life

Santos lives in the Rainier Beach neighborhood of Seattle. She was married to activist Bob Santos until his death in 2016.^{[3] [4]}

External links

• Official Biography
• Contact Information

Notes and References

1. Web site: Fourteenth Annual Commencement Ceremonies. The Evergreen State College. 1985-06-09. 2021-12-22.
2. Web site: Sharon Tomiko Santos – Democratic Member of the WA State House of Representatives. 2020-07-13. en-US.
3. https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/26171/sharon-tomiko-santos Sharon Tomiko Santos' Biography
4. Web site: Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos' Biography. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20151128135919/http://housedemocrats.wa.gov/roster/rep-sharon-tomiko-santos/biography/. 28 November 2015. 5 August 2015. housedemocrats.wa.gov. Washington State House Democrats.