Claudia Kauffman

Democrat · Candidate for Washington State Senator, Legislative District 47 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately left, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Washington Senate, 2007–2010.

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Donor-based DIME score: moderately left.

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What party is Claudia Kauffman?
Claudia Kauffman is running as a Democrat.
Is Claudia Kauffman the incumbent?
Yes. Claudia Kauffman currently holds this office.
Who is Claudia Kauffman running against?
Kristina Soltys, for Washington State Senator, Legislative District 47.
Is Claudia Kauffman liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Claudia Kauffman is moderately left, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
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